Spey Fishing

Spey fishing is the most elegant and demanding style of fly fishing, a two-handed tradition originally developed for Atlantic salmon on Scottish rivers that has evolved into the dominant technique for steelhead on Pacific Northwest rivers. Whether you're learning the fundamentals of the Skagit system for early-season steelhead, dialing in a Scandi head for summer fish, or fishing classic long-belly lines for Atlantic salmon, spey casting demands time to learn and delivers enormous rewards. There's nothing quite like the feeling of a well-executed sustained anchor cast laying out a long line across a big river.

From beginner anchor fundamentals to advanced line selection across multiple river systems, our spey coverage runs deep. Every article below draws on real casting practice and time on the water.