In the case of 2024, it seems Trout Spey is next on the list. Now of course the idea, or even interest of swinging flies for trout is nothing new. Spey junkies alike, including myself, have been keen on purposely swinging flies for decades, if not more. Not that there’s anything wrong with the accidental grab at the end of a nymphing drift!

Like the current Euro craze though, there seems to be a bit of a momentum shift in the sport, and industry. Yearly, we’re seeing more and more rods, lines, flies, content and all around information about trout spey than ever before.

Although the reasons why this “craze” is growing now can be debated, there’s no arguing the fact that it’s happening, and fast.

As someone who transitioned to swinging flies for steelhead when I moved to the west coast twenty years ago, the idea of swinging for Truckee River trout only made sense too. And was a simple one too.

Over the years, Lu has had dozens, if not more requests for trout spey trips with me and our guides. We’ve given endless lessons on casting, presentation and even had our fair share of success on the notoriously challenging Truckee River.

But have we ever really promoted as a thing we do, or as a technique that can be as effective as it is rewarding on the Truckee River? Truthfully, not really.

I have a feeling that’s about to change thank to our friends at Sage and RIO.

So, let me ask you, would you be interested in taking the next step as an angler and digging more into the world of trout spey?

Let us know your thoughts below. We’d love to hear your feedback. And keep an eye out for some new programs coming down the pipe.

-Matt and Lu

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For those of you that caught the presentations over the weekend, thank you for sticking around even though my voice was pretty much gone!

“Beginners Fly Casting- Faults and Fixes”

We met a ton of new clients for our 2015 season, some of whom have already fished with us since the show. We were able to catch up with old friends, and meet some new ones. Overall it was an extremely successful show for us and we’re looking forward to a great 2015!

A few days after the show, this email and pic dropped in my inbox…

Matt, I sat through your presentation at the ISE show on Saturday. Sunday I took your advice to the river. Best day I have had on the Truckee in the past year. Thanks again. -Kyle N.

“Truckee River- A Guides Perspective”

On the final day, I  was lucky enough to take home a Benjamin after taking top honors in the Best of the West Competition. Gas money money…

Lastly, this year’s show would not have been possible without help from some of our top guides and instructors. A big thanks to Stefan McLeod, Dan LeCount and Dave Lass for helping out while I was presenting, and crushing it while we were slammed. Thanks boys!

PS- Double thank you to Stefan for some killer pics!

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