Spey Casting Classes
Spey casting was developed in Scotland in the mid 1800’s on the river Spey. The river Spey’s high weed laden banks made traditional fly casting very difficult. Alas, the spey cast was born. Now used today in so many situations including for salmon, steelhead, trout, saltwater, and even on small streams when there is little room to maneuver. If you are interested in spey casting, there’s no need to look anywhere else. Whether you are new to the two-handed game or have some experience under your belt, Mia Sheppard can help. She has been spey casting since 2001 and is a three times champion caster and guide who has been teaching people how to spey casting for over 12 years’. Her teaching style is practical and hands on.
Why Spey Cast?
Little room needed – When spey casting you minimize the amount of line you carry behind you. This makes brush covered or high bank fishing situations possible.
Less effort – A two-hand rod requires very little effort to cast. Your lower hand takes all of the stress off of your dominant casting upper hand.
Line control – Being longer, two-hand rods manage and control your fly line much better than conventional fly rods. Fly control is one of the best ways to increase your catch rate.
Less stripping – Since spey rods can handle longer lengths of line, there can be very little stripping involved between casts.
Change direction easily – Taking your line from straight downstream and casting it back out at a 45-90-degree angle to the current is easy and effortless, very little stripping and no false casting.
Fun & rewarding – Being more involved than conventional methods, spey casting is fun and rewarding to learn.
Spey Casting Instruction Info & Pricing
All spey casting instruction takes place on water, so bring your waders. Rods and lines provided or you can bring your own.
Private Spey Instruction – scheduled per hour by appointment.
$60 for one
$45 each for two
$35 each for three
Group Spey Instruction (4-6 people) – Can be arranged by appointment. Group classes are 6 hours of instruction. Includes lunch.
$150 per person
