Speyapalooza

[JLT]

Avid Angler in Kenmore/N Seattle thas this posted on their website.​

May 14, 2022 ​

Speyapalooza - Howard Miller Steelhead Park​

 

[Josh]

There was a Speyapalooza poster at the fly shop when I was down there today. I meant to take a photo. Perhaps I'll run back down there tomorrow.

 

[Tacovedo]

I had told myself when the claves returned post COVID cancellations, I would finally make one. Already had to miss EWA's Spey Day. Maybe I can block off May 14th and make Speyapalooza.

 

[Josh]

 

[Josh]

North sound TU is going to try and get more info out soon.

 

[Yard Sale]

You know its a serious deal if guys are wearing backpacks to test rods out!

Sounds like a fun deal.

 

[Divad]

I am in! Be it from the SW corridor I look forward to sweet talking my way into all your guys’ good spots.

 

[Paige]

I am in! Be it from the SW corridor I look forward to sweet talking my way into all your guys’ good spots.

The river is currently closed and will be during that time as well, so good luck with that!

 

[Divad]

The river is currently closed and will be during that time as well, so good luck with that!

Well wasn’t exactly referring to fishing them that day. I only know of two GOOD dependable holds on it and know more live on through the years.

Trust me I know it’s closed, it’s like getting sandwiched by two BBCs down here. Except the BBCs are Seattleites and Portlanders

 

[_WW_]

I'm thinking I'll have to make this. I need to up my trout spey game.

 

[Salmo_g]

I'll just be recently returned from Utah, but I might be able to make it.

 

[bennysbuddy]

it will be a fun time & a chance to see some people

 

[Ian Broadie]

That should be some fun and levity

 

[Old Man]

I tried Spey rod fishing for a while. Maybe about 6 mo. But I really didn't like it. So I sold what rod I had along with that big fly reel, loaded with 9, 10, 11 fly line. I tied my own leaders which was a chore. I traded Matt Burke a few gear rods and reels for the Spey rod and line. It was 15' long Lot of rod to cast. I could cast it half assed, but just didn't enjoy it. I attended Aarons Spey classes in Carnation and Fall City.

 

[Divad]

I tried Spey rod fishing for a while. Maybe about 6 mo. But I really didn't like it. So I sold what rod I had along with that big fly reel, loaded with 9, 10, 11 fly line. I tied my own leaders which was a chore. I traded Matt Burke a few gear rods and reels for the Spey rod and line. It was 15' long Lot of rod to cast. I could cast it half assed, but just didn't enjoy it. I attended Aarons Spey classes in Carnation and Fall City.

Well “modern” trout spey can be had now without rotator cuff surgery of the inherited and historical 15 footers. Those were a more mandatory necessity to fish cuts, ledges etc with distance.

You should try a light spey setup before you seal the deal. All the motion in your hands is done within a foot and a half box and probably less arm wear than traditional one hand.

Plus you don’t need to cover such vast water for that one anadromous fish in montana, you have rivers that shit trout out of puddles

 

[Paige]

If you where blowing out rotator cuffs doing spey casts even with a 15 footer you should take some lessons!

 

[Divad]

If you where blowing out rotator cuffs doing spey casts even with a 15 footer you should take some lessons!

It’s sarcasm lol I guess that one soared on ya. Sometimes explaining things in extremity helps drive a point while adding some comical enjoyment.

 

[Styskal]

I look forward to being there. Will be nice to see old friends and make a few casts.

 

[bennysbuddy]

I’m saving my lunch money for gas ,hope I can make it happen

 

[Josh]

I wonder who is telling the "fireside stories"?