I am SO excited to watch this. To paraphrase, appropriately for those of us of a certain age experiencing a new Beatles song...I am living here on Trout Spey Way!
Such excellent instruction. So many ways for me to improve. I love that! Sets and fighting fish by hand have been problems. Thanks for providing solutions. I bought some flies and a box just because of this video series on trout spey. I am STOKED!
Thank you for presenting in a straightforward and tight way, getting deep enough in detail to be exremely educational, and getting us viewers in the swing of trout spey... Beautifully done education by someone well versed in both fishing and teaching makes this a must see video. I use my beloved Winston BIII TH 11 ft 4 wt for trout, smallmouth and Great Lakes steelhead. Each requires a slightly different approach but the "keys" to unlock each are available to those who pay attention to this video. Think about how the fly moves in response to the angler's inputs of cast, cast angle, mends, what point the line tightens, following or leading the swing to present a different profile, what to do on the dangle, etc. Fishing this way is a blast.
Great video, with too much info for us mere mortal newbies to process in one viewing. That’s not a complaint, but a commendation on the thoroughness of your instruction! Every video I’ve watched on every different technique has just been outstanding in every way. As a budding newbie gear geek, I love a quick gear and rigging rundown if it could be included. Huge props on your work, the best fishing instructions I’ve seen! Thanks, a fan in Fla.!
@@redsflyshop I was laughing the other day on the river thinking about having rocks thrown at me for casting up and splashy. I reeled in about 10 feet of line and I was back to the same spot - only clean and controlled.
It's just another tool, you can rig up a shooting head for your single handers for small water too maybe? I love the 175 Grain OPST Commando for my single hand 5 weight rod.
OK...sorry but me again. I had a wonderful day of trout spey on the Lower Sac today. Thanks in part to your instruction. Got into some nice hatchery steelhead and some wild rainbows. It's SUCH a fun way to fish. I'd rather catch two this way than four nymphing. If that makes any sense to you...Thanks so much.
You used to have a review of the winston boron 3 microspey did that get deleted? Loved that video it's what got me into microspey when I was 15, was gonna use it to convince my brother to buy one for himself while they're on clearance. Great video as always
Oh you know that is the rod I’m using in this video and Part 1 😊. 10’6” 3 weight with a 200 Grain OPST Commando head with the 96 grain OPST tips. Pure honey.
@@redsflyshopcompletely agree love my 3 4 & 5wts I got way back when I saw that video, was just gonna show him that so he could see what made me go bananas for it almost a decade ago now. On another note how do you like the air 2 microspey range compared to the boron3 ms range?
I have only casted them as demos, fine rods indeed. We carry so many brands that we haven't taken the plunge into the OPST rods, but love the line systems.
What is the difference between OPST sink tip 10ft and 12ft on a 3wt trout spey rod, other than weight and length? I fish a 10ft sink tip what would you get with a 12ft sink tip on my redington dually II switch 3wt. Can I put a SA sonar polyleader 10ft (35 grain) on an OPST 250 grain head to get a slightly finer presentation for the summer while fishing the smaller woolly buggers. Sorry for the bad english, google translate.😅
The 12' tips are really made for fishing OPST heads which can be as short as 12' - the longer tip gives you more sustained contact with the water. When you shorten up to 10' tips its very easy to "blow your anchor" which means losing contact with the water during the cast. Very common, very sloppy. You can sub in whatever tips you want, including polyleaders. there are no hard fast rules here, the goal is to have a perfect presentation so whatever tip/leader you need - adjust your casting to accommodate it. I do it all the time. Experiment with what you already own as well, that's the first thing I would suggest.
He talks like you can't spey cast with a single hander. I just had a great day spey casting with a 9' #6 on a short skagit head and 6ft S7 tip. Biggest disadvantage was I needed to put in a little roll cast to get the line and fly high enough for a single spey.
Oh absolutely you can, not my intention to imply that. This is very specifically for two handers. I spey fish with my Euro rods and single handers as well, the Euro rod with a mono line converts nicely to a little Skagit system. For a "one rod" trout system this works quite well and makes for an easy change: ruclips.net/video/jKhkxU7ldaY/видео.html
I am SO excited to watch this. To paraphrase, appropriately for those of us of a certain age experiencing a new Beatles song...I am living here on Trout Spey Way!
Such excellent instruction. So many ways for me to improve. I love that! Sets and fighting fish by hand have been problems. Thanks for providing solutions. I bought some flies and a box just because of this video series on trout spey. I am STOKED!
Appreciate it Dave, and thanks for the biz! We appreciate every single order!
Thank you for presenting in a straightforward and tight way, getting deep enough in detail to be exremely educational, and getting us viewers in the swing of trout spey... Beautifully done education by someone well versed in both fishing and teaching makes this a must see video. I use my beloved Winston BIII TH 11 ft 4 wt for trout, smallmouth and Great Lakes steelhead. Each requires a slightly different approach but the "keys" to unlock each are available to those who pay attention to this video. Think about how the fly moves in response to the angler's inputs of cast, cast angle, mends, what point the line tightens, following or leading the swing to present a different profile, what to do on the dangle, etc. Fishing this way is a blast.
You are so welcome, I am a blessed man to work in fly fishing for career. Tough to believe. Thanks for the nice props and support.
One of the best videos I've seen on fishing with a trout spey. THANKS!
Wow, thanks! Appreciate it. Very kind of you.
Great video, with too much info for us mere mortal newbies to process in one viewing. That’s not a complaint, but a commendation on the thoroughness of your instruction! Every video I’ve watched on every different technique has just been outstanding in every way. As a budding newbie gear geek, I love a quick gear and rigging rundown if it could be included. Huge props on your work, the best fishing instructions I’ve seen! Thanks, a fan in Fla.!
Thanks so much, good idea on a rigging video that is singularly focused on setup. Appreciate the watch and the props!
Absolutely awesome Spey series, I’ve learned so much, Thank you
Glad to hear it! Thank you for watching.
Joe, thanks for providing such comprehensive and enjoyable insight, tactics and instruction to all of us.
Thanks, always doing my best. If you catch fish Red's wins!
The "goat rodeo" comment was priceless. I've certainly been there when I first started with trout spey gear.
Line everywhere all over the place, typically around both my wading boots. 🤣
Close to the road or not, what a beautiful spot on the river! Thanks for all the great info!
Thanks yes, the road sure provides good wading access. This video was all shot right at our fly shop.
I love this video. Sooo helpful
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
I’ve been wait8ng for part 2
Excellent video! So many great tips, Thanks
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. Appreciate every view and comment here.
Great info! Thx Joe!!
Glad it was helpful!
Yo! Great tip to let the head swing below the snag.
Oh thanks, snags are common. Better find easy ways to get 'em unsnagged. Thanks for the view and the kind words. 👍
@@redsflyshop I was laughing the other day on the river thinking about having rocks thrown at me for casting up and splashy. I reeled in about 10 feet of line and I was back to the same spot - only clean and controlled.
Love it! I'm big fan of trout spey, although I have only one river suitable for that in my area
It's just another tool, you can rig up a shooting head for your single handers for small water too maybe? I love the 175 Grain OPST Commando for my single hand 5 weight rod.
OK...sorry but me again. I had a wonderful day of trout spey on the Lower Sac today. Thanks in part to your instruction. Got into some nice hatchery steelhead and some wild rainbows. It's SUCH a fun way to fish. I'd rather catch two this way than four nymphing. If that makes any sense to you...Thanks so much.
Killer Dave! That's what we'll call you now. Great job and thanks for the kind props on the channel. Really appreciate that check back.
@@redsflyshop Actually it's Big Wave Dave. You all are killer though!
Very informative! Thanks for the great lesson. Nice! Best wishes...
Glad it was helpful!
Great stuff Joe. FYI, I've never had peanut butter on my rod tip. Missed that party. ;)
Ha fair enough. It's a good analogy none the less.
@41:09, I hate when I get peanut butter on the tip of my rod…😂
Usually it's a booger for me.
There are very few videos showing left handed Spey casting. One would be a great help for us southpaws.
That's a solid suggestion. Easier to mimic if it's left hand up.
You should write books!!
I love writing, this has somewhat taken the place of it. Considering it still! Thank you for the encouragement.
You used to have a review of the winston boron 3 microspey did that get deleted? Loved that video it's what got me into microspey when I was 15, was gonna use it to convince my brother to buy one for himself while they're on clearance. Great video as always
Oh you know that is the rod I’m using in this video and Part 1 😊. 10’6” 3 weight with a 200 Grain OPST Commando head with the 96 grain OPST tips. Pure honey.
Are those on clearance online? From Reds?
@@redsflyshopcompletely agree love my 3 4 & 5wts I got way back when I saw that video, was just gonna show him that so he could see what made me go bananas for it almost a decade ago now. On another note how do you like the air 2 microspey range compared to the boron3 ms range?
Yes, closeout sale. Get it! redsflyfishing.com/products/rl-winston-boron-iii-th-micro-spey-trout-rods @@raleighthomas3079
Have you tried the OPST Micro Skagit rods? The shorter length makes them so fishy on tighter, more technical rivers.
I have only casted them as demos, fine rods indeed. We carry so many brands that we haven't taken the plunge into the OPST rods, but love the line systems.
Btw folks. An opst commando head can get you into the Spey game very easy and cheap. You can outfit it to any rod
Yes, here is a link: redsflyfishing.com/products/opst-commando-skagit-heads
😂😂😂 Goat Rodeo
I had one of those the other day with real goats, it's a literal term hahahaha. Thanks for the good vibes.
What is the difference between OPST sink tip 10ft and 12ft on a 3wt trout spey rod, other than weight and length?
I fish a 10ft sink tip what would you get with a 12ft sink tip on my redington dually II switch 3wt.
Can I put a SA sonar polyleader 10ft (35 grain) on an OPST 250 grain head to get a slightly finer presentation for the summer while fishing the smaller woolly buggers. Sorry for the bad english, google translate.😅
The 12' tips are really made for fishing OPST heads which can be as short as 12' - the longer tip gives you more sustained contact with the water. When you shorten up to 10' tips its very easy to "blow your anchor" which means losing contact with the water during the cast. Very common, very sloppy. You can sub in whatever tips you want, including polyleaders. there are no hard fast rules here, the goal is to have a perfect presentation so whatever tip/leader you need - adjust your casting to accommodate it. I do it all the time. Experiment with what you already own as well, that's the first thing I would suggest.
what kind of rod were you using in this video? thanks!
Winston Microspey 3 Weight - here ya go! redsflyfishing.com/products/rl-winston-microspey-air-2
75% of the fish I get with Trout Spey are over 20"
He talks like you can't spey cast with a single hander. I just had a great day spey casting with a 9' #6 on a short skagit head and 6ft S7 tip. Biggest disadvantage was I needed to put in a little roll cast to get the line and fly high enough for a single spey.
Oh absolutely you can, not my intention to imply that. This is very specifically for two handers. I spey fish with my Euro rods and single handers as well, the Euro rod with a mono line converts nicely to a little Skagit system. For a "one rod" trout system this works quite well and makes for an easy change: ruclips.net/video/jKhkxU7ldaY/видео.html
@@redsflyshop That was a cool and versatile little system. Great videos, please don't stop producing them.
You're not showing me anything 😡 just saying you talk to mucho technical casting not your face
Can't please everyone.
Waaaaaaah is this a two year old w a dirty diaper and a new Spey rod?! 🤣 they created a free video for the public so say thanks