Fly Fishing

SS-280 · Location: New Jersey

Anyone have any suggested readings for someone looking to learn more about swinging flys w/ the spey for steel? If the book includes pictures of patterns as well as how to tie the patterns even better.

What I am interested in learning is how to control the rate and depth at which my fly swings. Currently I am a newbie at the spey I seem to be doing well with the swing but as temps drop I will be looking to drop my fly deeper and swing it slower.

Thanks

Shaq · Location: Adirondacks

I have Dec Hogan's new book "A Passion for Steelhead" en route now. It is supposed to be the most comprehensive bible on swinging flies. HEavy on the West Coast. I will let you know what I think

SS-280 · Location: New Jersey

Thanks Shaq I will order it today... I wonder how much the technique should vary bettween East and West coast.

gunner · Location: Monmouth, ME & Hudson, FL

not promoting any site, but here is a British Columbia site that has a good selection of books listed in its books link.
And if you go to their newsletter, you can find some good pdf articles on spey and steelies.

bcfff.bc.ca/home.htm

Joe

SS-280 · Location: New Jersey

Thanks for all the suggestions guys!

chromefinder · Location: Southeast PA

This one is a good reference. It covers alot of different tactics, flys, history etc... Not exclusive to spey but good.

"Advanced Fly Fishing for Steelhead Flies and Technique" by Deke Meyer