Why The F*** Not? (A Short Reflection on Doing the Opposite)
Even old dogs like Swing The Fly Publisher Zack Williams have a few tricks to be taught.
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Spey 101
Building a basic understanding of Spey casting, including techniques, equipment, terminology, and history. All Spey 101 content is free to view for non-members. Learn and Enjoy!
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Off The Cuff With Kapitan Kruk: Three Good Things For A Good Spey Cast
Bruce Kruk reminds us of three things to make a part of every cast.
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Achieving Proper Water Tension (in your anchor)
The anchor is formed during the sweep phase of the spey cast. There are two variables to our sweep that affect the amount of tension…
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Spey Terminology and Rigging
Entering into the world of Spey and a swung fly can be daunting. The terminology and various equipment/rigging options act as a deterrent or even…
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Off the Cuff with Kapitan Kruk: Hands in Front
Kaptain Kanudia talks hand position.
Conservation
Passing on healthy rivers and fish populations to the next generation is a responsibility all swung fly anglers must be committed to. Keep tabs here on the latest news from our conservation partners and learn how you can help.
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Connect Protect: Pull together for what we love.
A new campaign from Swing The Fly Conservation partners Patagonia
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Red’s Run
M. Robbins Church reminds us that it's often what we forget in the moment that can leave the lasting impression.
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No Fish Harmed: Mia Sheppard
"WE are the voice for the river and the fish." In part II of this new video series, No Fish Harmed, from Swing the Fly…
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Better Late Than Never: Opportunities Appear For North Umpqua, Winchester Dam
Every angler and advocate for the health and wellbeing of the North Umpqua and its iconic steelhead will have an opportunity to lend their voice…
River Rambler recent podcasts
Atlantic Salmon
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Episode 66 – David Bishop
https://www.spreaker.com/user/11272357/episode-066 I got the chance to speak with David Bishop this week. Listen in as we discuss fishing at two-years-old, the beauty of casting, working…
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The Last Salmon
I sometimes feel as if Angler #1 (Dry Fly Guy) is perched on my left shoulder and Angler #2 (Bottom Ranger) sits on my right…
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Terminal Thinking
Terminal thinking seems especially prevalent as we contemplate the changes to our lives in a post-COVID-19 world. It’s a tough time to be a swinger…
Great Lakes
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Two-Handed Overhead Casting for Musky
For a number of years before I took to the two-hander for musky, my fishing partner Nick Pionessa utilized two hand casting to effectively deliver…
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Adding Movement to the Swung Fly
Controlling fly speed and depth through casting angle and line manipulation typically provides the presentation enhancements that result in success.
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Spey Casting Class with Rick Kustich & Topher Browne!
Don't miss this one of a kind opportunity to improve your casting with Rick and Topher!
International
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An Adventure in Argentina
Southern Patagonia is known for its windy days.
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The P.T. Slow Swing
So simple and so effective, I cannot say how often it‘s saved my day, from my rivers at home, to along the classic rivers in…
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The Green Machine and the Rio Grande
Last January, Michael and I finally stood on the banks of the Rio Grande in Tierra del Fuego. Like always, we booked on a relatively…
Spey Casting
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Off The Cuff With Kapitan Kruk: Three Good Things For A Good Spey Cast
Bruce Kruk reminds us of three things to make a part of every cast.
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Two Claves ~ A September Journey
Join Steven Bird as he recreates the summer spey claves from last year. Find out about the inner workings of Bruce Kruk and what he…
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Achieving Proper Water Tension (in your anchor)
The anchor is formed during the sweep phase of the spey cast. There are two variables to our sweep that affect the amount of tension…
Trout Spey
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On The Swing: Winter Midges
Greg Pearson shares a day on the river swinging midges in search of wild trout.
West Coast
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Dry Fly Fishing With Stuart Warren
Kait Sampsel discusses the difficult yet effective art of dry fly fishing for steelhead with Stuart Warren.
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No Fish Harmed: Ryan Heitz, Michael & Young Fly Shop
In this installment of No Fish Harmed from Tight Line Films, Kirk sits down with Ryan Heitz, longtime manager of Michael & Young Fly Shop.…
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The Fall of Testosterone and the Rise of Civility
This less brave new world is coming for most of us boys. Not all of us. In an idle moment nearly freezing to death one…
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No Fish Harmed: Mia Sheppard
"WE are the voice for the river and the fish." In part II of this new video series, No Fish Harmed, from Swing the Fly…