Spey

Jordan Larsen, Togiak River Lodge owner and first-generation spey angler, takes us inside on what it's like to build a fishing program from the ground up. We're going to dig deep into one of the world's most remote corners up in Alaska. You're going to hear about this summer job as a videographer turned into a full-blown obsession, what it took to learn two-handed from scratch - this all started on the dock on the back of the lodge, and then how chasing kings and the swing might just reset what you know about fly fishing today.

Episode Show Notes In this episode, host Jeff Liskay and Dave Whitey Evans takes us into Bulkley River Fly Fishing. They dive into stories from...

John Hazel, longtime owner of Deschutes Angler Fly Shop, joins the podcast to share the story behind the early days of Spey casting on the West Coast and the innovations that helped shape modern steelhead fishing. Drawing from decades of experience on the Deschutes River, John talks about the development of two-handed rods, the evolution of Skagit and Scandi systems, and his work with companies like Sage, Loomis, and Burkheimer during the formative years of modern Spey fishing. We also dig into Deschutes steelhead tactics, skating flies, salmonfly hatch strategies, and the small details that separate successful anglers from the rest. Whether you're interested in Spey casting history, steelhead fishing, or learning from one of the sport's pioneers, this episode is packed with practical advice and stories from a lifetime on the water.

We're joined by a powerhouse trio—Mia Sheppard, Josh Linn, and George Cook—as we celebrate the return of the Sandy River Spey Clave, one of the most iconic events in fly fishing. From its grassroots beginnings to its massive reach, you’ll hear how it became the “Woodstock of Spey,” drawing anglers from across the globe.

Episode Show Notes Some people fall into fly fishing. Others get pulled in hard and never really come back out. Tim Arsenault fits squarely in...

Episode Show Notes Steelhead fishing rewards patience, repetition, and time on the water. In this episode, Dax Messett shares practical winter steelhead fishing tips on...

We have launched the Steelhead School giveaway and you have a chance to win an all expenses paid trip to steelhead alley to up...

Today, I sat down with Marcus Bohlin of Nam Products to talk through the things Scandinavian anglers think about differently. Rod length. True line...

In this episode, we go inside the minds of world champion fly casters Whitney Gould, Rick Hartman, and Kalyn Hoggard to break down what...

Last month on the Madison, I watched a perfect example of why Trout Spey exists. Wind ripping. Skinny water. A high bank behind us....