The Spey Cast

Spey casting is a method cast, just as is a roll over or overhead cast. In making any cast with a fly rod, energy is loaded into the rod 180 degrees from the target before the line is propelled toward the target, just basic physics, action to reaction. A cast cannot be made with a fly rod without this 180-degree principle and in the Spey cast, it gives you a side action rather than a behind you movement to load the rod, making sure your “D” loop always points to your target. The Spey Cast is the perfect change of direction cast when needed under hard to angle conditions. Any time you want to make a change-of-direction cast, the spey cast is your go-to method.