Overview
Why the Skagit system? - The Skagit style of casting was developed to help manage heavy tips, and large flies with almost no room for a back cast. Covering distance and depth with less effort will put you into more fish. While collaborating on the development of the G.Loomis Roaring River series of double hand rods, I was fortunate to get first hand instruction on this manner of casting. This opportunity convinced me that this was a must do method to for our Great lakes fishery. Steelheading in the Great Lakes demands, that you deliver your fly near the bottom and keep it there as long as possible. Undoubtedly, this will increase your number of hook-ups. The Skagit system was tailor made for our region.
Course Outline and Equipment (one day program)
In order to maintain an optimal learning environment, the instructor/student ratio will be no more than 1 to 6. Groups and individuals are welcome. If you like, you can to bring your personal gear. I will also have some equipment to suit, regardless. During the course each student will be taught to cast off both shoulders; this will allow the student to fish both banks.
Day One Curriculum
Perry Poke
Single Spey Cast
Double Spey Cast
Circle "C" Cast
Snap "T" Cast
Casting Heavy Tips
Optional Tube Fly & Sinking Tip Workshop
I’m offering a workshop on how to tie tubes flies and rig them for success. In addition, I will do a demonstration on building a sink tip system that will allow you to fish more effectively. These sessions can be run in conjunction with the Skagit/Great lakes Steelhead casting clinic. They are 3-4 hours in duration.
