[orangeradish]

Hitting the Snoqualmie the day after xmas. I've never been there, so there will be some hunting around. Anyone want to join me?
Jason

 

[Tracy Lauricella]

I'm thinking about attending "A day on the River" tomorrow; the folks from http://www.speyshop.com/ offer free speycasting lessons under the Fall City bridge from 9 to noon most Saturdays. I figure I'll show up around sunrise and get some fishing in before class.

 

[orangeradish]

See you in the AM, TMIB!

 

[flybill]

I'll be there at the Day on the River too! Stop by, and look for the tired guy w/ a cigar hanging out of his mouth...

 

[orangeradish]

I'll be there at the Day on the River too! Stop by, and look for the tired guy w/ a cigar hanging out of his mouth...

Tired, cigar. Got it. I'll be the guy with the gray beanie cap not catching fish.
Jason

 

[eric d]

I would join you if i wasn't stuck in my cubicle today!!!
so this may be a pretty stupid question but being new to the sport I don't feel so bad asking.

Can you spey cast with a traditional fly rod? I know spey rods are two handed but would the same technique still apply? If so, Id like to see you some of you guys there on saturdays

 

[Old Man]

Yes

 

[Tracy Lauricella]

I would join you if i wasn't stuck in my cubicle today!!!
so this may be a pretty stupid question but being new to the sport I don't feel so bad asking.

Can you spey cast with a traditional fly rod? I know spey rods are two handed but would the same technique still apply? If so, Id like to see you some of you guys there on saturdays

Yep! I spent 95% of the lesson time this morning learning spey casting with a 1-hander. Really great fun, and looks like a really useful technique. I've still got a lot to learn about it, but this was a great introduction!

 

[Rivertrance]

Jason -- it was really nice to meet and visit with you on the river today.

FlyBill-- sorry that I missed seeing you there to say "Hi". I arrived fairly late. It was great to finally test out my newly-resized cork handles-- which is what I was having done when I met you last week.

What a beautiful morning to spend on the river enjoying some casting practice!

--KIM--

 

[Ricardo]

Yep! I spent 95% of the lesson time this morning learning spey casting with a 1-hander. Really great fun, and looks like a really useful technique. I've still got a lot to learn about it, but this was a great introduction!

I was also there and practiced with my 1-hander. I tried a switch rod for the first time in my life and needless to say it makes spey casting MUCH, MUCH easier, but the basics are the same. Great introduction and lots of useful tips on how to cast in strong wind (very windy morning). Jason, FlyBil, TMIB... nice to meet you!

I also fished a bit but not a single hit. Lots of gear fishermen and boats everywhere, but did not see anyone catching anything. Went up the river (thanks FlyBill for the indications) and talked to a couple of fishermen that were fishing with spoons: very, very slow fishing for them too, they just saw one steelhead being caught from one of the drifting boats. Beautiful morning, but no fish in sight. Oh well... but still better than being at the office

 

[orangeradish]

Holy shit, it was windy. No action today, but hot damn, it was cool to watch people who have studied casting for YEARS chuck line. It's great to see that you can fish your ass off for years and still learn and improve the whole time. Looks like I'll never get bored with it!:thumb:
TIMB-Great hooking up with you. We need to do it again!
flybill-Thanks for the coaching. You guys are all spey Jedis and I want to puke when I see you guys throw line.
Rivertrance-Great talking with you! If you and/or your husband get down this way, drop me a PM.
Ricardo-We didn't get to chat too much, but it was nice meeting you!

 

[flybill]

Nice meeting you guys! Glad to see the "spey" bug took control! It is an addiction... drugs would be cheaper, but I still wouldn't recommend them.

I'll be up at Ben Howard this morning for some more casting and a little fishing. :beer1: