June 2017 Spey Casting Classes w/ Zack Williams

Most anglers consider Spey casting and two handed angling techniques to be winter or at least late fall and early spring focused. While that may indeed be true in Montana that does not mean that Spey instruction needs to take place on a frigid winter’s day.

How about working on Spey casting on a comfortable day in the early summer, say June 3rd?

Spey Casting on the Missouri River in June? Introducing Zack Williams

Guess what? Instructor Zack Williams is coming to do a class for us on June 3. Zack is a full time Spey guide and casting instructor, international Spey casting competitor (4th in the world at the 2016 Spey O Rama world championship), and editor of Swing the Fly magazine.

See more at www.swingthefly.com & www.pnwspey.com

I met Zack for the first time at our Trout Spey Clave this past April. Zack came to represent Swing the Fly Magazine and was one of our presenters. When Zack agreed to come back to Montana in June, I asked fellow Spey O Rama casting competitor Joe O’Brien if he could share a few words about Zack.

While most people know Zack Williams by association with Pate the Chocolate Lab, he does indeed have a few other accolades to his name. His brainchild, Swing the Fly, is a quarterly publication focused on Spey fishing, Steelhead, Atlantic Salmon and more. When Zack is not at his computer working on STF, he can usually be found doing 1 of 3 things. Engineering Spey lines, guiding steelhead trips for Clearwater Steelhead Syndicate and PNW Spey Guides, or obsessing over Sasquatch.

You may also recognize him from the Spey O Rama leaderboard, a top contender in the World Championship of Spey casting. Zack’s calm demeanor, in depth understanding of Spey casting and how to teach it is second to none. Be sure to ask Zack about his love of the Raccoon!

Thanks Joe. Now that we know a little bit about Zack, here are the courses he is offering.

Introduction to Spey Casting Clinic

When: June 3rd, 9 AM - 12 PM Where: Mid-Canon FAS off I15 exit 240.

Develop the basic fundamentals of several Spey casts that will get you out on the water and fishing with a two-hand rod. Background info will cover equipment, simple fundamentals and the how and why of the Spey cast. Then conclude the class by receiving personal instruction to develop your Spey casting skills.

If you need gear, you can shop for it with us online here, OR you can RSVP and request gear to be provided for you during the instruction. 

Intermediate to Advanced Spey Casting

When: June 3rd, 1 PM - 4 PM Where: Mid-Canon FAS off I15 exit 247.

Build your Spey casting skills. The course will work on the fundamentals to adding distance and consistency to your cast with all styles of Spey casting and line systems. Learn to transition between different line systems without the struggles! Will feature personal instruction and tips that address your own casting faults or areas for improvement.

Pre-requisite: At least one year of Spey casting experience, OR attendance in the morning beginner class.

Cost: $110 per session, or $200 for both sessions Limit 6-8 persons per session. Equipment needed: Waders or wet wade, Spey rod/reel/line or arrange a loaner in advance. N40 Fly Shop has loaner/demo options available.

If you want to learn to Spey cast. June 3rd is a great opportunity. All though this is Montana, June 3 promises to be a milder day than say December. If you are already dabbling in Spey and/or want to take your casting to the next level, you should definitely jump at this chance to cast with a master.

How do I do RSVP for this Spey Casting Class in June?

Call or email us if you have any questions or would like to sign up for one or both sessions.

Our direct line to customer service is 1-844-466-8440, or you can email support@north40.com and we will get you registered for the classes.