Triggering More Eats on the Swing | Spey Fishing with Brian Silvey

Brian Silvey talks about tactics you can apply after making a spey cast to trigger more eats on the swing at the 2023 Lake City Spey Clave in Coeur d'Alene, ID.
Brian Silvey is the owner of a year-round fly fishing guide service in Maupin, Oregon. He's a 30+ year fly fishing and spey fishing guide on the Deschutes and Sandy Rivers. Not only is he a seasoned angler and guide, he holds a degree in Fisheries - Fish Biology & Fisheries Management.
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[@tommyrq180]

Love Brian Silvey! So much knowledge and he has such a great way of teaching on the water. He knows just how to correct problems and always chills the situation. He’s relaxed. Also has an uncanny way of calling shots. On Deschutes, he’ll tell you just how to cast a particular complex section, especially as shown here, the close-in ones where the steelhead are high in a run. Then, bam. There goes the line. He just puts his hands in his waders, makes a funny comment, and waits for you to bring it in. Fantastic guide and double-handed ambassador. 😊

[@SpaceBoots64]

Brian is a legend 🤟

[@tommyrq180]

His recommendation @12:16 is really important. It’s a great on-the-water quick fix when your casting has issues. If you’re pulling the anchor, just add in more overhang. If you’re over-sticking it, bring the head back toward the tip for less overhang.

[@Leavenotraceexpeditions]

is it wrong to put sinking polyleader on skagit head?