Summer Non-Credit Classes
Spey Casting - An Introduction
by Greg Pearson
 

Developed in the 19th century in Scotland along the banks of the River Spey, spey casting allows an angler to present the fly toward the middle of the river when there is little room for a backcast.  Spey casting, in its many forms and styles, is thus perfectly suited to many of our Pacific Northwest steelhead rivers.  You'll be introduced to the basic theory of spey casting on Friday evening - learning the 3 basic principles of spey casting, when to use which cast, the 3 major styles of spey casting, and equipment, before hitting the river over the weekend.  You will spend one-on-one time with your instructors perfecting the ability to safely cast with a downstream and upstream wind from either bank.  Come prepared to wade ( should be easy wading, knee depth or less) and be prepared for the elements with sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, rain jacket, drinking water, etc.

3 day course

Greg Pearson is an avid outdoorsman and fly fishing guide near his home of Salt Lake City.  He has avidly pursued Atlantic Salmon in Quebec and Steelhead throughout the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. He is a regional representative for a number of fly fishing companies and a FFF Certified Casting Instructor who’s enthusiasm for fishing a fly is infectious.   Greg is joined by fellow fly fishing enthusiast Todd Hopkins.

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