I had the opportunity to capture a few of my attempted Scandinavian Spey Casting loops from a distance on video this week showing both the D loop and the forward loop. You can also see my anchor placement. A few things you might notice: A high stop. Maybe a little too high. I will now […]
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The Scandinavian Spey Cast from behind.
Here is my most recent video with commentary from Janusz Panicz Watched your recent videos shot from behind you. Verdict is: you drop your hands prior to forward cast. You should let the upper hand move down/follow the curve of the rod angle… but this should be a part of the forward […]
Spey casting Faults and Fixes
I’m not really sure what to call this, except for epic fails. I thought it would be fun to watch the loop sail out in a wad via slow motion video, so I decided to post it. Not sure how to analyze the casting faults using words. Its just a messed up cast. But […]
21 Tips to Improve your Skagit Spey Casting
Skagit casting should be slow, smooth, fluid, effortless, beautiful,efficient, and effective. 1) Cut the hook off of your fly, stand in one place and practice for an hour, minimum! Allow yourself to shoot only one or two rod lengths of shooting line to begin with. 2) Form a big D loop. Practice this. How do you […]