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Spey Resources
Additional resources related to the "Spey Frontiers" article in the Sept. 2004 issue of Fly Fisherman

Ross Purnell Photo
Chris Seipio executes a Spey cast on a British Columbia steelhead river near Terrace.

Line Recommendations

  • Way Yin helped Scientific Anglers develop the XLT Spey line and has produced a chart showing which weight XLT should be matched with specific brand name rods. If you already have a rod, use this chart to find out what XLT will match it best. XLT Compatibility Chart.
  • Simon Gawesworth has line/rod Recommendations for all Rio Products spey lines and most major rod manufacturers. Learn here which rod goes best with your Rio Windcutter, Mid-Spey, Grand Spey, or Scandinavian fly line. Simon Gawesworth line Recommendations.

    Rod Manufacturers
    The following rod manufacturers sell two-handed rods. Follow the links to discover exact specifications.

  • Bruce and Walker
  • Cabela's
  • CND Spey Rods
  • Cortland
  • G. Loomis
  • Hardy
  • Loop
  • Orvis
  • Winston
  • Sage
  • Scott
  • St. Croix
  • Thomas and Thomas
  • Temple Fork

    Spey Lines

  • Airflo
  • Cortland
  • Hardy
  • Rio Products
  • Scientific Anglers
  • Royal Wulff
  • Orvis

    Spey Schools

  • 2004 Spey Schools by Simon Gawesworth
  • Spey Pages Spey Schools by Dana Sturn
  • Bow River Troutfitters Spey Casting School with Ally Gowans

    Additional On-line Resources

  • Building Your Own Sinking-tip Line System, by Dana Sturn
  • Fly Fisherman Spey Forum
  • Dana Sturn's Spey School Manual
  • Spey Pages


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    A.A. Outfitters
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    Allen Brothers Quality Fishing Flies
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    Angler's Pro Shop
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    Bighorn Fly and Tackle Shop
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    Bob Henley's TIE-A-FLY
    19 traditional patterns. TIE-A-FLY kits have all materials needed to tie them, instructions/illustrations, a pre-tied fly to use as a model.

    Gary LaFontaine's "The Book Mailer"
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    Crystal Fly Shop Online Store
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    Custom Fly Rod Crafters
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    Dan Bailey's Online Fly Shop
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    Galloup's Slide Inn Online Fly Shop
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    Hills Discount Flies
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    Hooked On Flies
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    Madison River Fishing Co.
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    **Reelflies** - Fly Fishing Flies
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    www.ShopUltimateAngler.com
    Your steelhead and smallmouth specialists featuring Simms, Sage, Patagonia, Orvis, guide services, local fishing reports and more!

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