How To Skagit Cast | 7 Tips For Basic Skagit Casting And Trout Spey Casting

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you again to everyone for checking out our video on Skagit Casting! It really means a lot that you take the time out of your day to watch our videos! Tight Lines everyone!

[@hankvana2149]

Thanks Dave, I am relatively new to Skagit casting so your general overview is very helpful. ...Had to laugh - while you are demonstrating the casts and talking I can see that you are really fishing and watching/hoping for a take! Nice Dolly! Absolutely gorgeous country up there! Cheers! Hank

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

I'm glad you liked it Hank! Thank you again for supporting our channel! Oh yes, I'm always fishing, even when I'm "not." Lol

[@hankvana2149]

@@CooperLandingFishingGuide Know what you mean! Then there is "just one more cast" and 3 hours later I am still fishing LOL!

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

@@hankvana2149 In my next video, I literally say "I'm not leaving until I catch a fish" lol

[@_SebaS_]

Thank you for smooth and efficient tips! As a left hander you have no idea, (or maybe you do) how better it is to watch and learn.

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Absolutely my pleasure! Thank you so much for watching! Good to know there are more lefties out there!

[@markovojinovic8018]

Nice video. Thank you, it’s easy to listen. I m new to this tipe of fly fishing. Just bought switch rod waiting for him. Now i m learning about it every day. You are helping a lot !

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

So glad I could help out! I'll be making more videos soon!!

[@danmitchell3758]

Have you done a video on how you like to organize gear for a day fishing from the bank? What you take and how you prefer to store stuff.

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Excellent Idea! I am coming up with new video ideas right now and that's right in the wheel-house! Thank you for watching and your support Dan!

[@LineSpeedJediTimRawlins]

Good job, great audio to and I really liked the location for a casting video. Nice dolly!

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thanks man! I really appreciate it! It's definitely becoming my favorite place to shoot :)

[@kubaz8702]

Kick ass man, glad I found someone making good videos on trout spey. KEEP EM COMIN!

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Oh man , thank you so much! That really means a lot! Thank you for watching!

[@kubaz8702]

Cooper Landing Fishing Guide quick question, you a lefty? Pretty sure you are man, for me a rare find being a lefty as well.

[@Jesse-cy7ws]

Great job. Great intro. Love the Fish Taco.

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much! Yeah, it has been producing big time this spring for me :0) Thank you for watching!

[@TallysDias]

I live in Brazil and Spey is a very new sport here, few people really know. I see this video and I will get along better and easier with Spey. This video tutorial has a very simple and straightforward didactic phase that progresses to modality. The video the Teacher,is very goog. I appended a lot with the video. Thank you.

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Oh my goodness, thank you for such kind words and for watching!

[@TallysDias]

@@CooperLandingFishingGuide I am very satisfied with this class and will accompany others.

[@catalinureche448]

Hi , nice presentation! I am a beginner with Spey rod, but have one Q: Can I use striping basket for shooting line? tnk

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

You can for sure, but in most instances, you shouldn't need one :)

[@RodneyDyer]

Thanks man. Been doing the silver run on single-hand for a while but watching your videos (and a few others) I'm going all skagit this year. Keep up the great videos and insights.

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much Rodney! That means an awful lot! Super pumped you'll be joining the 2 handed crowd :)

[@tysonseafoot7834]

Rodney Dyer I’ve always used a skagit head on a single hand and finally got a two handed set up on Boxing Day. Way better. Way easier to cast and I feel like I’m way more excited for steelhead season.

[@lucianoingrassia1411]

Thank you for your helpful and educational video, i don't fish river's much but i strickly fly fish on my boat, and have been longing to spey fish for a few years, i just ordered my set up for the big fly's, i have been filming myself and trying to inspire other's who have intrest and what it takes to fly fish for warm water fish, thanks again and keep up your great work.

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

That is so awesome! And a huge thank you for watching and for such kind words +

[@hoskinsplumbing2962]

Great video

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching :)

[@seemefish]

Great job Dave. If you edited this and did the audio etc and content its really a large accomplishment not to mention the information you are sharing. You are a natural in front of the camera. Nice Dolly!

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much John! Yep it was all me :) Hopefully I'll be putting a bunch more out this winter! Hope to see you soon!

[@raymondschoeneman7419]

Thanks for this video! I appreciate the way you explain without using a lot of technical jargon.

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much for the kind words Raymond! That really means a lot! and thank you for watching :)

[@niall441]

Just really enjoying the OPST skagit on my switch rod right now cooper, she just blows out there!

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Such fun lines to throw out there! I'm glad you're enjoying the setup!

[@steveculver8198]

Thanks for your easy to follow advice on Spey casting

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much for watching Steve! Good luck out there!

[@PCinAK]

Awesome video. Very informative and enjoyable to watch. Thanks!

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Paul, that means a lot! Thank you so much!

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

My favorite video so far :) So much fun to make!

[@davidlisi]

By far the most fun one yet!

[@23v0lv32]

Great vid! Spot on with switching shoulders to match the wind!

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words!!

[@jessehall1403]

Just getting into winter steelhead myself, I truly appreciate the info

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Absolutely Jesse! Thank you so much for watching!

[@rodneystock8595]

Teach me Spey master. My nephew is a senior at Nikiski High on the peninsula and has been Spey fishing for 2-3 years now. It looks like a lot of fun. I need a Spey setup. Great videos.

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much Rodney! It's definitely lots of fun :)

[@jc34588]

Beautiful scenery! Great to catch fish in such an ambience. Like 71

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much Joanne! That really means a lot! I'm glad you liked it :)

[@christlwaters9435]

You did a great job on this. Great video and commentary.

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much! That means a lot!

[@sardog1966]

Wanting to start Spey fishing, thanks for the video!

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

That's so awesome! If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to reach out any time!

[@PlantsandLucia]

This is sooo relaxing! I felt I was there learning :) Great job ! Thank you!

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so so much for the great feedback! It really means a lot!

[@PlantsandLucia]

@@CooperLandingFishingGuide can't wait to see more videos!

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

@@PlantsandLucia I'll definitely be hard at work on more :) Thanks again!

[@pt8543]

Great video, calm and clear explanations, thanks. If I was nearer I would be signing up for a lesson!

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much! That means a lot!

[@isaacmediatv9051]

Great job. Really good job making it look and sound great.

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much for the awesome feedback!

[@lonewizzard8456]

Hell yeah 👍

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much!

[@stephencifka4629]

Great info! What Rod using in video? length, weight? Line weight/length? Tip grain?

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much!!! In this video I'm using a Loop Evotec 13' 7wt with a 600 grain Airflo Skagit F.I.S.T. and a T8 M.O.W. tip with about 4 ft of 20 lb Flourocarbon. I'm going to post my new rod today - The Echo Full Spey 13' 7wt. It's a beast!

[@davidclunk2225]

I do not own a spey rod, yet, but I'm guessing I can make these same casts with a switch rod, which I have ?? Are the casts easier standing in the water, or from a drift boat ? During salmon & steelhead season I am fishing from my Hyde. I typically strip the line back until just the head is in the water, pick it up & basically do an overhead cast with both hands on the rod. Thanks for all your videos & keep them coming !! It is on my Bucket List to make it to where you are located some day.

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you for the kind words Dave! You can definitely do these same casts with a switch rod as well as a single hand rod. The casts tend to be easier in the water only because you don't have to account for the boat "being in the way" for casting, etc... if you've ever watched Skagit Masters with Tom Larimer, you can see excellent examples of spey fishing from a boat. Thank you again for watching!

[@davidclunk2225]

Just curious as to your recommendation for a spey rod, that is affordable ? I own 5 fly rods from 4wt to my 8wt switch rod, one Sage, one Scott & three Mystic rods. What spey rod would you recommend ? I know guides, like yourself sometimes have opportunities to promote a particular rod company, but if you were not a guide, like me, what rod would you buy ? I have a small fly tying business that I do in my basement & have an opportunity to go to shows to show my creations & I have a FaceBook page & would love some feedback from you. Recently I have tied up a few of your creations, with my own different twist & would again like your opinion. Is there a way for me to send you a few pics ? Thanks again !! David M. Clunk Fisher-of-Men Fly Tying & Fly Fishing Instruction on FB.

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

@@davidclunk2225 Absolutley Dave! Send me an email at [e-mail] and I'd be happy to give you some recommendations and check out your flies :)

[@LineSpeedJediTimRawlins]

Nice effortless casting

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thanks man! Still have a long way to go, but loving every minute of it!

[@broken8wt407]

Amazing setting.

[@BlackWarriorLures]

Very clear instructions. Thanks!

[@g.d.2069]

finally a left handed caster on video!

[@CCarsonThompson]

Would like to see your ideas on how to manage depth and speed of the fly on the swing.

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

I like that idea Chris!

[@ZithaNim]

Beautiful video! Love the intro!

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much!!

[@ZILTOID1942]

Thank you from a fellow lefty!

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@ChrisBryantChannel]

Really like your videos. Very well done. As I am very much a novice for this technique Do you have any videos for river right situations?

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much Chris! That really means an awful lot! Some of my older videos have some stuff on river right for sure!

[@mdskater210]

Just ordered my spey setup cant wait. Heard how addicting just the casting can be

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

That's so awesome Taylor!!

[@Jesse-cy7ws]

Keep coming back here.

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you! That means a lot!

[@catalinureche448]

Thanks for answer! Still how I manage the shooting line if is in the water?

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

There are a few methods... I generally split the "pulls" (how many strips of line I'm bringing in) in two sections to make it a bit easier to manage. Maybe I'll make a video on line management :)

[@MichaelKuczynski-u7o]

It’s definitely something you have to work on , I have arthritis in my hands so its very difficult for me to hold any more then 7 or 8 loops of line and be able to let it go without getting tangled . Soft water like where he is I just drop the line in the water and it comes off just fine . Faster water like my home river the Madison I generally strip off two loops and hold them in my hand then pull off another 7 or so and just let it go down stream , but when I go to cast I grab the line that’s in the water and throw it up stream and at the same time make my cast . It works great but your timing has to be good . If your fingers work the best way is keep as much line off the water that you can manage.

[@artisanway]

Thanks for a clear lesson in Skagit casting.

[@bok9201]

Great video. Can you do a video covering tips on generating a narrow casting loop? Keep up the great work.

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much! That really means a lot! I will do some brainstorming and definitely come up with a video for a more narrow loop. Thank you for the suggestion!

[@alfieflanagan8528]

Great watch I have started Spey casting in the last few weeks I am getting a snaping of the line in m back cast how are can I correct this kind regards Alfie

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much for checking out our videos Alfie! It really means a lot :) There are a couple of fixes that might help you for sure - Usually I will leave about 2 ft of overhang for my shooting/running line off the tip of my rod. Basically lower your shooting head about 2 ft from the rod tip. That really helps a lot. Another thing that helps is starting out like you're going 5mph with your cast and then accelerate when you reach the 180 degree mark and that should keep your anchor from going too far upstream or downstream in your sweep, causing it to blow. I hope this helps!

[@andre080362]

Thanks for a left hand, Bro!

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

You know it!

[@neilf3810]

good video. Not many talk about the need to change the cast depending on whether the wind is up or down stream. So, all things being equal, in a downstream wind I'd do a double spey casting from my downstream side and with an upstream wind, a snap-C casting from my upstream side?

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Essentially, if you are on river left you'd cast off your left side with a downstream wind and with an upstream wind, you'd cast off of your right side. On river right, you'd cast off your right shoulder with a downstream wind and off of your left shoulder with an upstream wind. I hope this helps! Thank you so much for watching!

[@coolcaster]

Have u tried #bonkerspey with skagits. ?

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Hey Mike! I've heard of it, but I haven't actually tried it yet.

[@coolcaster]

@@CooperLandingFishingGuide pls give it a try. Well worth it. Cheers

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

@@coolcaster Absolutely, thank you for the recommendation!

[@patrickczernizer2317]

I really enjoyed the way you broke everything down. Definitely one of my favorite spey casting videos thanks a bunch! What reel are you using in this video? And any recommendations on somewhat affordable reels? Let's say for a 4 weight, 7 weight and 10

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

That is so great to read! Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to check out my videos :) The reel in the videos is a SpeyCo reel. I believe it is the 4" Scandi Reel. Some of the best reels I've found that are relatively reasonable are the Redington Rise reels... any reels that are machined aluminum with good drags will last you a long time. Thank you again!

[@johnparrish336]

Nice!!! 👍🏻

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you John! I really appreciate you checking this one out!

[@FindleyLakeProperty]

Excellant presntation.

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much Peter!

[@michaelsw0rd]

So I just got a 11'6 4wt Hydrogen trout spey, and i'm wondering if i can throw the rio gamechanger on it which is 25 grains high of the rods grain window. I want the gamechanger because the head is multidensity which will really get me down. If i cant use it, what are some other options?

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

I would try it for sure. I generally go a little lighter with multi density lines but try it with a lighter tip and see how it does

[@arcticshots2321]

With the Skagit head and a running line, do you start the cast with Skagit head few centimetres out of the top of the rod?

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much for watching and for your question! Generally speaking, you would want to perform skagit casts with at least a foot or so of running line out of the rod. There are some scenarios where you would want more "overhang" or even have the skagit head in the rod, but for the most part a foot or so of overhang will be a good thing for consistent casting :)

[@martinmasters1436]

It would help a lot if you explained your terms like "Anchor". I've fly fished in mountain streams and lakes. After watching the videos, I still don't know why Spey casting is any different than roll casting.

[@bigron8346]

I always use Scandi line but want to switch to Skagit would a 540 gr. Skagit be ok for a 13ft. Sage X 8wt. or my 13.3ft. Loomis Pro 8wt.? and could i use it on my Winston 7wt.? Thanks and i love your instruction videos. Could you make one about fishing Salmon?

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Hey Ron! I think the 540 would work for sure. Try it out... I use 510 for my 7 and it can throw a 540 but I think an 8wt would load up on a 540

[@bigron8346]

@@CooperLandingFishingGuide Thank you so much! Happy holidays!!

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

@@bigron8346 happy holidays! No problem at all! Thank you for watching!

[@rossstorey2750]

When you snake roll your skagit setup are you hesitating after the roll to plant an anchor or are you trying to “aerialize” the whole motion?

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

I am basically trying to aerialize it entirely but ensure that I have a solid anchor. I tend to think that I am going in slow motion so I dont blow an anchor. A good way to train for the snake roll is to draw a lower case e. When on the right side, the e will be normal and when on the left side of your body, the e will be backwards. Try to trace this shape of the e slowly and you'll get it :) Thank you so much for watching!

[@Tr1pleThreat1]

I’m in anchorage, do you do lessons for people that want to switch from traditional?

[@joeg5414]

I've been fly fishing for trout basically my whole life, over 30 years. Dad taught me when I was 8. I live in Colorado and mostly fish medium/small rivers and small mountain creeks with a little 2 wt. Never even tried spey casting. Maybe it's time to learn something new.

[@paddelnisse]

Nice

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you for checking this one out!

[@jbflyfishingjbflyfishing4068]

I have the Orvis two hand 12’ 8 weight spey rod I come up to Alaska and fish the Kenai River and the Russian what grain and size line Would you recommend for that set up

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

I really like the 570 Skagit Compact for my shorter 8 wt... you could also throw a skagit switch line on there as well. hope this helps!

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Also a 510 or 540 would work well.. for the skagit switch line maybe the 510 would be nice from Airflo.

[@jbflyfishingjbflyfishing4068]

@@CooperLandingFishingGuide what time of year do you guys do the spey clave

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

@@jbflyfishingjbflyfishing4068 Usually in June right before the Kenai Opens back up. Most likely scheduled for the 5th of June this year (fingers-crossed)

[@DanteofGagamor]

You're ranking really well on these terms man good job :) I like the cinematography, did you do it yourself or have someone with you?

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much! I'm definitely trying! This is all done by me... just me and a tripod, lav mic, gopro, drone and Adobe Premier Pro lol. Thank you so much for such great feedback!

[@DanteofGagamor]

@@CooperLandingFishingGuide No worries man :) Tbh fishing isn't my thing but I can see what draws people to it, it looks very peaceful out there in nature. Do you do all types of fishing?

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

@@DanteofGagamor Oh yes, it is so relaxing, especially having the river in ky back yard :) We do all sorts of fishing. Spin, fly, baitcasting, etc. Thanks again!

[@Fielatoystory]

I learned a lot from you

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Thank you so much! That means a lot!

[@Fishing31South]

Hi there, Great video! Dwayne from Australia. Can you answer a question for me? I'm thinking of buying my first two handed rod, a 13ft 7wt. For an intermediate head how many grains would i buy? I see grain numbers but don't know many many grains would be best for a 7wt. Thank you so much.

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

I really like the 510 airflo fist for my 13' 7wt for sure :)

[@Fishing31South]

@@CooperLandingFishingGuide Thanks you so much , two handed rod information is pretty rare in Australia. Another question if I may. I'm hearing that a 7wt two handed rod is equal to a 10wt single handed rod? If so I think I'm looking too heavy. Maybe a 5wt is better for my area. Thanks heaps.

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

@@Fishing31South It all depends on the water and the species you'll be chasing. What kind of fish (and size) and also what type of water?

[@Fishing31South]

@@CooperLandingFishingGuide Thanks heaps , sorry to be bothering you with these questions. As I said I'm in Australia in will targeting bass in water the same as Americas moving small mouth bass streams (5 to 6 lbs tops). And in saltwater i'll be casting in moving water running across a shallow sand flat for a fish that behaves the same as America's flounder (bottom dwelling ambush predator)(up to 10lb). I'm thinking I like the idea of that airflo rage line and now thinking an 11'6" 5wt with do the trick. Thanks so much for your time, can't thank you enough.

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

@@Fishing31South That sounds like a great setup!

[@jeremiahkahakua456]

Did you post a video yet on the fly? Thanks

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

I think so I think it's the trout spey sculpin :)

[@davidtaylor2455]

What is your running line?

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Hey Dave! I usually use Amnesia in 30 or 40 lbs, but now I use high vis green Berkley Big Game in 35 or 40. It is real supple and casts a mile :)

[@bogus_not_me]

I still don't know what you were doing or how you did it. You talked about different cars but I could not tell what you were doing or figure out what you did. I've caught many fish on my fly rod, but never heard of "spey" or "skagit" and I still don't know what they are.

[@savoirfaire1796]

👍

[@kubaz8702]

For some reason I cannot find this video maybe you know what im talking about. You posted a video where you HEAVILY EXAGGERATED the spey cast a while back, you just MUSCLED it and basically was trying to show a point. Which video is that!!!!?

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

Oh yeah! Thats the one with Eric Neufeld, one of the Alaska Spey Clave videos I put up :)

[@kubaz8702]

@@CooperLandingFishingGuide Thank you SOOOOO MUCH I found it. Just wanted to post it on my page as a response to someone. I was on the river yesterday and saw exactly that. These people were literally breaking their flies off just MUSCLING it. Keep doing what youre doing thank you for all your videos. You make people like myself much better fishermen.

[@CooperLandingFishingGuide]

@@kubaz8702 Awesome!! I'm glad you found it and I'm so thankful you reached out!

[@paulfreedomtechnology7819]

so much splattering and smacking the water. And so little drift. you drop your rod tip and you line lands before the fly. getting the line out in a straight line but at the cost of a terrible presentation, massive water disturbance and a short drift. it was unbearable to watch. my uncle would have made you walk home.