Chasing Fall Steelhead | spey short film 2023

Angling for steelhead with a two handed spey rod isn't the most effective form of fishing. Yet I rather enjoy the meditative state of casting and breathing while occasionally being jolted by voracious tugs of a swung fly. The mental speed of daily life quickly fade to the focused parts of a well crafted spey cast. It becomes my own mental sanctuary.
The fall trip to northern CA revisiting old stomping grounds that I used to walk and wade hours have changed through numerous fires, restoration since I last visited. Truly a different experience to explore each bend like a young kid going on an adventure in search for epic swing water. The first series of rain bumps after a chronic stretch of heat led to some fish.
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Music: Canyon City - Drifting, Alt J - Ms
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[@das_spey]

Please hit like and subscribe if you enjoyed the content! I’m fairly new to the production aspect of things but come from a background in outdoor/wildlife photography. Would appreciate any ideas and tips if you have any!

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Nice fish

[@Elparquito]

I was fortunate to hook and land the 30lb steelhead in my avatar photo on my very first outing with a spey rod, swinging an unweighted fly. Nice video. Looks like fun.

[@FatHalibutz32]

That's so cool! Where did you catch it at? BC? OP?

[@Elparquito]

That fish came off of the Kispiox. Largest OP fish was a 27lb fish off of the Quinault. @@FatHalibutz32

[@TheSpeyman]

Very nice, well done. Lovely looking water, music not intrusive. Good fishing handling.

[@das_spey]

Thank you very much!

[@paulpohopien709]

Gorgeous. Nice footage and b-roll too. Those fish were really pulling. I normally fish the Rogue but will be hitting up some No Cal rivers next month. You mind mentioning which river (s) that was. Didn’t seem like any of the majors

[@das_spey]

This is one of the major watersheds in CA

[@fakdaddy75]

Nice video - new to spey myself - Some questions. Do majority of your hookups happen on the swing, the dangle - how long do you leave the fly at the dangle. How do you target fish on new water ...... How do you target depth ? thanks !!!

[@das_spey]

generally look for walking pace water when exploring. The hang down time can vary with the current below you - would generally wait a few seconds after the line straightens but there are no rules. Good luck to you!

[@vanislandsurf]

pieroway renegade? what weight do you use? I am thinking of getting one or maybe the Echo Compact Spey.

[@das_spey]

I rock the 7110 and 8116. Echo is also a fantastic choice but a bit longer at 12 ft. Something to consider based on the water you’re planning to fish. Good luck!