Class Name	Fee	Start Time
Beginner Spey Class	$150.00	10am - 4pm
Intermediate Spey Class	$150.00	10am - 4pm
Fishing For Salmon & Steelhead	$150.00	10am - 4pm
Two-Hand Saltwater	$125.00	10am - 2pm
Underhand	$125.00	10am - 2pm
Skagit	$125.00	10am - 2pm
Private Instruction	$75.00/hr	Ongoing basis

EXTRA INFORMATION

 

Beginner Spey Class

info@eastcoastspey.com

• Introduction
  Discuss rods (traditional, Euro, Skagit, etc), reels, lines and casting styles
  Introduction to the basics - stance and grip, lift, anchor, D-loop, 180 degree principal, etc.
  Demonstration of switch cast (the switch is the cast that is the basis for all other spey casts)
  Demonstration of other casts; single, double, snake/spiral, snap-T and reverse (opposite shoulder casts)
  Go over common faults and how to correct them
  Questions from students. Questions are encouraged
  Separate and begin practicing, while instructors rotate through the group
  Break for Lunch - an excellent time to meet your fellow classmates over a delicious meal
  After lunch, we will work separately with each of you
  Your skill level or what you'd like to address will determine what we focus on for the rest of the day
  Class ends at 4pm. We will have many different rods, reels and lines for you to try
  You will be given a card asking for your sincere feed back on how the day went
  Your feedback is appreciated, as it helps us improve each class

Intermediate Spey Class

• Introduction
  Brief overview of basics; stance and grip, lift, anchor, D-loop, 180 degree principal, etc.
  Demonstration of the casts. Single Spey, Double Spey, Spiral/Snake Roll, Snap-T, Spiral Single and reverse casts (opposite shoulder)
  Go over common faults and how to correct them
  Questions from students. Questions are encouraged
  Separate and begin practicing while instructors rotate through group
  Break for Lunch - excellent time to meet your fellow classmates over a delicious meal
  We now work separately with each of you
  Your skill level or what you'd like to address will determine what we focus on for the rest of the day
  Class ends at 4pm. We have rods, reels and lines for you to try
  You will be given a card asking for your sincere feed back on how the day went
  Your feedback is appreciated as it helps us improve each class

Fishing For Salmon & Steelhead

• Introduction
  Tackle & equipment discussion: Lines, leaders, sink tips, rods, etc.
  Water Conditions and how to select a fly
  Reading and covering water efficiently and methodically
  Presentation: casting and mending
  Streamside table lunch & refreshments
  Knots
  Helpful tips
  Brush up on casts
  Class ends at 4pm. We have rods, reels and lines for you to try
  You will be given a card asking for your sincere feed back on how the day went
  Your feedback is appreciated as it helps us improve each class

Two-Hand Salwater

• Introduction
  Demonstration of the overhead cast and how to execute
  We will cover: stroke path, acceleration, drift, loop control, use of upper & lower hand & shooting line
  Demonstration of faults and how to correct them
  Demonstration of spey casts and how to apply them to saltwater
  Questions from students. Questions are encouraged
  Separate and begin practicing while instructors rotate through group
  Class ends at 2pm. We have rods, reels and lines for you to try
  You will be given a card asking for your sincere feed back on how the day went
  Your feedback is appreciated as it helps us improve each class

Underhand

Introduction
Discuss rods, reels and underhand lines/leaders
Explanation and demonstration of the underhand cast
Demonstration of faults and how to correct them
Questions from students. Questions are encouraged
Separate and begin practicing while instructors rotate through group
Class ends at 2pm. We have rods, reels and lines for you to try
You will be given a card asking for your sincere feed back on how the day went
Your feedback is appreciated as it helps us improve each class

Skagit

Introduction
Discuss rods, reels and skagit lines/sinking heads
Explanation and demonstration of the casts; snap-T, Perry poke, reverse casts
Demonstration of faults and how to correct them
Questions from students. Questions are encouraged
Separate and begin practicing while instructors rotate through group
Class ends at 2pm. We have rods, reels and lines for you to try
You will be given a card asking for your sincere feed back on how the day went
Your feedback is appreciated as it helps us improve each class

Private Instruction

Private instruction is available on an ongoing basis. Lessons are held in the vicinity of Wayne, NJ and Albany, NY. We can also travel to you. Rates for traveling will be discussed at the time of your inquiry.