Paula Schearer responds under
pressure during her demo Saturday
morning.
A Spey clave in Montana?
That’s Right.
by FRED TELLEEN
A wrap-up
and nod
toward Trout
Spey 3.0 in
2018.
As two-handed rods and Spey casting
techniques work their way into fly fishing’s
mainstream, targeting trout with this tackle is
becoming a legitimate method. The industry
has responded with corresponding tackle,
including lighter rods and matching lines, that
provide anglers with the tools they need to
make trout Spey productive and fun.
As trout Spey evolves, North 40 wants to
share all these great innovations and help
anglers understand the method. That’s why
we put on Spey Clave 2.0 in April, right
along the banks of Montana’s Missouri
River. We brought all the new trout Spey
rods and matching lines with us, and
manufacture sent their pros to teach Spey
casting styles and techniques, all with the
underlying theme of making things fun and
opening channels for continued learning
and growth in our favorite pursuit.
Demos
It can be challenging to walk into a fly shop
and pick a trout Spey outfit. There are lots
of choices, and for many of us that causes
a bit of confusion. Having the chance to
demo rods and lines with industry pros
from the best manufacturers is a rare
opportunity. We provided our regional trout
anglers with that opportunity. Winston,
Loop, G. Loomis, Sage, Redington, and
Echo joined us in our mission.
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Photos by Jerrin Uecker of North 40 Outfitters
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