Scandi Casting: Little Things Make a Big Difference

Fishing Hall of Fame member, Bob Nasby clearly shows the intricacies of Spey casting. This video is very informative regarding the little things that can collapse a Spey cast. Great instruction for the beginner as well as a fly caster who wants to get the bugs out of their fly casting. There are small corrective actions that can make a mediocre caster into an excellent caster. Bob demonstrates the corrections needed to convert the big problems that plagues many anglers with small actions.

[@wschield608]

You are the type of angler that everyone wants to go out with. Knowledgeable, helpful and willing to share. Thank you so much for posting, I really enjoyed it. Wes

[@rosecreekanglers262]

Thank you for the kind words. We wanted to make this video especially for anglers that might be having some difficulty making consistent underhand casts.

[@jessebourneau6426]

Very helpful, thank you Bob. As a long liner, this translates to my 15 and 16 foot rods with 60 and 90 foot heads. Bottom hand!

[@rosecreekanglers262]

We are glad you found it helpful. I am also a long liners, but probably have more short lines. Did you hear about the guy that.....?

[@MegaBscot]

I hired Matt Jordan years ago and he taught me how to speycast on the Brule River. I was a former indicator fisher:( Now I only swing flies! 2 years ago Matt showed underhand casting at the spey clave and it elevated my casting to the next level. Last spring I got to fish with Matt and we both caught some nice steelhead and I noticed he never once hit a tree or snagged the brush on the bank. You should contact Matt for some of your videos! Great KZbin channel bob

[@rosecreekanglers262]

That's a delightful story. Thanks for sharing it and for the kind words. Swinging flies on the Brule rocks.

[@robertwest7197]

Looks like you’re enjoying yourself to the max. I can identify with you. Thanks for the video.

[@rosecreekanglers262]

Thanks for the comment! We're glad you can identify with the pleasure of working through some frustration and then getting things working correctly.

[@robertwest7197]

@@rosecreekanglers262 indeed I have worked through many frustrating days videoing myself trying to figure my errs. I’ve been at this game for many years and love my journey

[@rosecreekanglers262]

It is a pleasant journey.

[@danbrown7857]

Good stuff, Bob!👍🏼👏🏼

[@rosecreekanglers262]

Thanks a lot Dan. I'm glad you like it.

[@Leavenotraceexpeditions]

Thank you Bob. I appreciate your detailed explanation and repetition of the cast. Please tell us about setup, Rod length, length of Scandi head grain weight, leader etc

[@rosecreekanglers262]

Thanks for watching our video. We are glad you like it. The rod is a 11 ft. 7wt. switch rod with a 480 grain scandi line. The leader is 15 ft long. Please let me know if you would like any additional information. Tight lines.

[@Rock9409]

I am going to use it as an example

[@rosecreekanglers262]

Thank you, we appreciate it.

[@LineSpeedJediTimRawlins]

fun video! Really thought the the overhead view was a great shot. You did forget to say, get off my grass. Other than that, cool video.

[@rosecreekanglers262]

Thanks for the comment Tim. As a videographer, it has been a blast working on these videos with Bob. In this video in particular, I wanted to use much of the instruction Bob provided for me in order to mitigate my struggles with this casting technique. I enjoy watching your videos and have picked up some great advice from those videos as well. Best, Rich

[@BClark-rt8lm]

Great video Bob. In using a scandi line like a Rio Scandi Versitip which has four 15 ft. tips floating thruogh a fast sink to add to the scandi head, is it your recomendation to not use the included 15 ft. floating tip but rather substitute this with a 15ft or longer leader as Klaus Frimor apears to use? If so when wouldyou use the flating tip included in the Versitip set?

[@rosecreekanglers262]

Thanks for watching our video and for your comment. After reviewing the specifications of the Scandi Versitip system, which is recommended for rod lengths of 13 ft. or more (Versitip Short for shorter rods), I would use the 15 ft. tip and a 15 ft. leader when using the floating tip. Much shorter leaders when using the sinking tips. Let me know if you have any additional questions.

[@langavatsy9304]

Smart mr😊

[@rosecreekanglers262]

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