Single-Handed Spey Casting: Solutions to Casts, Obstructions, Tight Spots, and Other Casting Challenges of Real-Life Fishing

Expert Spey caster Simon Gawesworth shares casts adapted from two-handed Spey casting that enable you to fish the challenging spots most anglers skip. Whether you're a small-stream angler casting for tough trout or a saltwater fly fisher, Simon has refined Spey casts for all one-handed rod needs: the single Spey, double Spey, snake roll, snap T, side cast, shepherd's crook, reach cast, and aerial mends. Learn ways to cast a fly to cope with obstructions wherever you find them and whatever water you fish, making it possible for you to fish the waters that frustrate other anglers. Covers Spey techniques useful for all rods and casting techniques practical for everyday fishing situations.

Simon Gawesworth has fished in world championships and has taught Spey casting throughout the world. He writes for several fly-fishing magazines and produced the video International Spey Casting. He lives in Battle Ground, Washington.