Spey Fishing Steelhead with John Hazel

John Hazel is a professional instructor, guide, and owner of the Deschutes Angler Fly Shop in Maupin, Oregon. He is one of the pioneers of Spey fishing in the Northwest and has introduced numerous anglers to two-handed rod fishing. John made this video as a follow-up to "Introduction to Spey Casting" that he did with his wife Amy. It has been reviewed as one of the best Spey casting videos ever produced.

Techniques for fishing skaters, sub-surface patterns, and wet flies are all part of this instructional. John will outline his system for fly selection, demonstrate his favorite knots for tying them on, and go over leader and tippet configurations. You will also discover what water is best for fishing a particular style of fly, and how to fish a sink tip fly line if the situation calls for it.

Most importantly you will learn how to catch steelhead with Spey gear in this complete 70 minute production. John will show you precisely how to properly present a variety of patterns in a number of water types. Flats, pockets, ledges, boulders, riffles and big water are all covered. And you’ll get help on understanding fish habits, reading the water, and how to methodically fish a run.

 

This highly regarded new video focuses on the other half of Steelhead fishing. Spey Casting is a fly delivery method, but knowing how to get your fly where it needs to go is only part of the total picture. Spey Fishing Steelhead explains how to determine just where that fly needs to be, how it should swing, and at what depth based on where fish may be holding. John's new video focuses on Steelhead fishing with skaters and wet flies on floating lines, and deep sunk flies on sink tips. John describes the variable conditions in which fishing these different lines may be most appropriate. Additionally, he details the differences in how these lines are fished. Some highlights of the film include bird's eye views of steelhead coming up and checking out the fly before...Wham! Taking the fly! All clearly on video. These visual takes by the fish and the comprehensive information that John shares provide invaluable information for any Steelheader.


Kiene's Info: Practical and detailed lessons on Spey fishing for Steelhead.  FFF Certified Spey Instructor Jeff Putnam says it is his favorite DVD on Spey fishing for Steelhead. This is one of our most highly recommended DVDs. We play it all the time in the shop.