DISCOVER the grace and ease of Spey Casting, while adding to your fishing repertoire – giving you more techniques to catch fish! Spey, or two-handed casting originated in Scotland over 150 years ago, but has the following important applications for today’s angler:

• Easier – Requires less effort due to the ‘fulcrum’ created when you use both hands.
  Spey Casting is actually easier for women, kids & those with shoulder or arm disabilities.
  The longer rods carry longer lengths of line so less stripping is needed
• Brush or bank behind you? No problem! Your casts ‘anchor’ in the water beside or
  in front of you, reducing the normal back cast space needed.
• Change direction with ease – no false cast necessary.
• Achieve greater distance with less effort
• Two hand surf casting (overhead cast) to put the fly in front of Striper,
  Sea trout, Redfish or even Pike
• Cross over applications for single hand – Spey casts can be used in single hand
  casting situations & give you more ability to present the fly in difficult situations.
• No better way to swing a fly for steelhead and salmon.
• Spey cast for inland trout? Bass? Carp? Oh yeah baby!
• Really looks cool & impresses your friends.

GROUP LESSONS:
Introduction to Spey (Beginner)
Cost: $100 per student.

This introductory class lasts four hours,
and is limited to 4 students. Classes are generally held on the South Fork of the Snake River. Topics covered include:

• Equipment Basics
• Matching Rods & Lines
• Mechanics
• Basic Principles
• Casting Hints
• Primary Practice Casts/Combination Drill
  
  What to bring:
  
• Spey rod, reel & line *We will be happy to provide equipment if you do not have it – please notify us in advance of the class
• Waders, hat
• Polarized sunglasses
• Sunscreen

Intermediate Spey
Cost: $100 per student.

The intermediate Spey class lasts for four
hours and is limited to 4 students. Classes
are generally held on the South Fork of the Snake River.

Topics covered include:

• Overview of Spey casting mechanics
• Review & Demonstration of  Spey casts including Single Spey, Double Spey, Spiral/Snake Roll, Snap-T, Spiral Single & Reverse Casts
• Common Faults & How To Correct Them
• Questions & Answers
• Individual work with the instructor
  
  
What to bring:
• Spey rod, reel & line *We will be happy to provide equipment if you do not have it – please notify us in advance of the class
• Waders, hat,
• Polarized sunglasses
• Sunscreen

PRIVATE LESSONS:
Cost: $75/Hour

Private lessons are available upon request. Lessons are generally held on the South Fork of the Snake River but we can also travel to you. Cost of travel will be verified when you contact us.

What to bring:

• Spey rod, reel & line *We will be happy to provide equipment if you do not have it – please notify us in advance of the class
• Waders, hat
• Polarized sunglasses
• Sunscreen

‘ON THE RIVER’ LESSON &
FLOAT TRIP PACKAGE:
Cost: $500 for two students/one boat

Enjoy the fruits of your labor – after a morning’s casting lesson employ your new skills pursuing Yellowstone Cutthroat, Browns & Rainbows on a guided fishing trip with your instructor on the South Fork of the Snake River. This package is available upon request for Beginner or Intermediate students, Spey Casting or Single Hand. Class size is limited to 4 guests, two per drift boat.

• Morning casting lesson (3-4 hrs.)
• Gourmet lunch
• Guided afternoon fly fishing float trip (approx. 6 hrs) with your instructor
• Drift Boat, snacks & drinks included
• Tackle & flies included upon request
• Lesson will include:
• Reading the water
• Matching the hatch
• Trout Behavior
• Fishing Techniques
• Dry Flies
• Wet Flies
• Nymphs
• Streamers

What to bring:
• Spey or single hand rod, reel & line *We will be happy to provide
  equipment if you do not have it – please notify us in advance of the class
• Waders, hat, rain gear   *wading boots must not have studs
• Polarized sunglasses
• Sunscreen

GIFT CERTIFICATES:

Snake River Outfitters offers customized Gift Certificates tailored to include your choice(s) of the following:

• Casting Lessons (Spey or Single Hand)
• Guided Trips (North or South Fork)
• Flyfishing Gear (waders, rods … ) from our On-Line Flyshop

Why do we fly fish?

Possibly it’s because the thrill of a tight line is the 2nd best feeling in the whole world. Or perhaps it’s the excitement generated when we watch a monster brown come up from his lair & snatch a bug imitation we've invented out of yarn & feather last January. Maybe it’s the challenge of the right cast, the right presentation, the right fly - or maybe its just fun to cast and it really looks cool. It sure beats working! Whatever your reason for taking up the sport, Snake River Outfitters can teach you the skills and techniques, giving you the confidence to enjoy your personal piscatorial pursuits.

PRIVATE LESSONS:
Cost: $75/Hour

Private lessons are available upon request. Lessons are generally held on the South Fork of the Snake River and/or our casting pond, but we can also travel to you. Cost of travel will be verified when you contact us.

What to bring:

• Rod, reel & line *We will be happy to provide
  equipment if you do not have it – please notify us in advance of the class
• Waders, hat
• Polarized sunglasses
• Sunscreen

‘ON THE RIVER’ LESSON &
FLOAT TRIP PACKAGE:
Cost: $500 for two students/one boat

Enjoy the fruits of your labor – after a morning’s casting lesson employ your new skills pursuing Yellowstone Cutthroat, Browns & Rainbows on a guided fishing trip with your instructor on the South Fork of the Snake River. This package is available upon request for Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced students, Spey Casting or Single Hand. Class size is limited to 4 guests, two per drift boat.

• Morning casting lesson (3-4 hrs.)
• Gourmet lunch
• Guided afternoon fly fishing float trip (approx. 6 hrs) with your instructor
• Drift Boat, snacks & drinks included
• Tackle & flies included upon request
• Lesson will include:
• Reading the water
• Matching the hatch
• Trout Behavior
• Fishing Techniques
• Dry Flies
• Wet Flies
• Nymphs
• Streamers

What to bring:
• Spey or single hand rod, reel & line *We will be happy to provide equipment if you do not have it – please notify us in advance of the class
• Waders, hat, rain gear   *wading boots must
  not have studs
• Polarized sunglasses
• Sunscreen

GROUP LESSONS:
Introduction to Fly Casting (Beginner)
Cost: $100 per student.

This introductory class lasts four hours, and is limited to 4 students. Classes are generally held on the South Fork of the Snake River.

Topics covered include:

• Understanding how fly casting works
• Fly casting equipment
• Casting mechanics
• Fly casting truths
• Common errors & their corrective measures
• Fundamental practice exercises

What to bring:

• Rod, reel & line *We will be happy to provide equipment if you do not have it – please notify us in advance of the class
• Waders, hat
• Polarized sunglasses
• Sunscreen

Intermediate Fly Casting
Cost: $100 per student.

The intermediate fly casting class lasts for four
hours and is limited to 4 students. Classes
are generally held on the South Fork of the Snake River.

Topics covered include:
• Overview of basic casting mechanics
• Review & Demonstration of casts including Overhead, Curve, Pile, Tuck, and Roll.
• Emphasis on single and double hauling
• Distance and accuracy techniques
• Common Faults & How To Correct Them
• Questions & Answers
• Individual work with the instructor
  
  
What to bring:
• Rod, reel & line *We will be happy to provide equipment if you do not have it – please notify us in advance of the class
• Waders, hat
• Polarized sunglasses
• Sunscreen

Advanced Fly Casting
Cost: $100 per student.

The advanced fly casting class lasts 4 hours and is limited to 4 students. Classes are generally held on the South Fork of the Snake River and/or our casting pond.  This class is for those casters who are intent upon perfecting their form and understanding of loop control, line management, tempo, power input, rod tracking, and how these aspects combine to make an advanced caster.

Topics covered include:
• Review of advanced casting mechanics
• Review & demonstration of casts including Overhead, Curve, Pile, Tuck, and Dynamic Roll
• Spey techniques for single hand
• Emphasis on single and double hauling
• Distance and accuracy techniques
• Faults & fixes
• Questions & Answers
• Individual work with the instructor
  
  
What to bring:
• Rod, reel & line *We will be happy to provide equipment if you do not have it – please notify us in advance of the class
• Waders, hat
• Polarized sunglasses
• Sunscreen

GIFT CERTIFICATES:

Snake River Outfitters offers customized Gift Certificates tailored to include your choice(s) of the following:

• Casting Lessons (Spey or Single Hand)
• Guided Trips (North or South Fork)
• Flyfishing Gear (waders, rods … ) from our On-Line Flyshop

Lee Davison is a Federation of Flyfishers Certified Master Casting Instructor, North American distributor for CND Spey rods, CEO of SRO, Chairman of the FFF Guide Board, and a Board Member of both the Snake River Cutthroats (local FFF & TU chapter) and the FFF Western Rocky Mountain Council.

Lee holds a degree in Business Management from the University of Texas and has extensive experience as a Project Manager for the Idaho National Laboratory and several large U.S. engineering/construction firms.

Lee combines a calming patience and an infectious enthusiasm in teaching fly fishing and Spey casting. His teaching techniques build confidence and skill in angling students, increasing their enjoyment of the sport.

GIFT CERTIFICATES:

Reward key employees and high performers with a fly fishing adventure. You’ll ‘net’ a lot more gratitude than you did with those catalog decanters & pen sets you gave them last year. In fact, they’ll probably show up the following Monday morning rejuvenated, rededicated and on time!

• Casting Lessons (Spey or Single Hand)
• Guided Trips (North or South Fork)
• Flyfishing Gear (waders, rods … ) from our On-Line Flyshop