Red Truck Fly Fishing Company

Red Truck is no stranger to Loop Tackle. In recent years, we’ve had the opportunity to wet lines with Loop’s founders, get rough with their gear, and learn firsthand why they are one of the foremost names in fly fishing innovation.

Spring 2012 marks the release of the long-awaited Cross S1 Fly Rod Series.  The freshly minted Cross S1 revolutionizes fly rod design by harnessing the power of 3M’s Powerlux™ (nano-silica resin) technology. Working closely with 3M to maximize the performance potential of this new material, Loop spent two years and spared no expense in developing their latest precision casting instrument. Other rod manufacturers rushed to be the first to implement this cutting-edge resin system, failing to utilize its full potential. Rather than vie for first, Loop set out to be the best.

WE SAY ….Cast one of the Loop Cross S1 Fly Rods and you’ll see why this could be the most significant development in fly fishing manufacturing since the first graphite blanks.

See the Loop Cross S1 Rod in ACTION…

I thought I would put up a list of my favorite spey casting DVD’s.

1) Rio’s Modern Spey Casting DVD

Learn the classic Single Spey, Double Spey, Switch cast & Roll cast, but also the modern spey casts such as the Snake roll, Circle Spey, Snap-T, Snap-Z, Wambat cast, Underhand cast, Spiral Spey, Spiral Double Spey, Jelly Roll, Perry Poke & Skagit casting. Teaches the viewer the most common faults to recognize & avoid & has superb bio-kinetic footage so you can see and study the hand, arm & body movement of each cast. 3-DVD Set, 4-hours.

2) Spey to Z: Understanding Traditional, Scandinavian and Skagit Style Spey Casting with single and double hand rods:

Long name amazing results. Some very good casters giving you very accurate information on Spey Casting. My favorite is wey yin.. he is an awesome caster.

3) The Skagit Master Spey Casting DVD’s

The Skagit Master Spey Casting Dvd’s are presented by two of the raddest steelheaders to walk on god’s green earth. The pioneers of the pacific north west line choppers, both of whom are attributed altering the Scandinavian Spey cast into what we know as skagit casting. Scott Howell teaches about fishing the skagit line, Ed ward offers more tips on casting.

Skagit Master: Ed Ward Skagit Casting DVD

Skagit Master: Scott Howell - Steelheading Outside the Box

4) The Henrik Mortensen Spey Casting DVD’s Set:

While it is horribly narrated by some Omaha’s Wild America/ BBC Guy. This set of Dvd’s offers some great casting pointers. There are 5 DVD’s in the set:

Henrick Mortensen: Cracking the Code- Hooking a Salmon  Spey Casting Dvd

Henrick Mortensen: Distance and Delicacy Spey Casting DVD

Henrick Mortensen: The Perfect Cast Spey Casting DVD

Henrick Mortensen: The Scandinavian Spey Cast Spey Casting DVD

Henrick Mortensen: The Scandinavian Spey Cast II Spey Casting DVD

1) Fish the edges: During high flows the edges of the river can be very productive as the fish will hug the bush line. (the close bank fishes just as well as the far bank)

2) Fish the slow stuff: During high flow fish will move into slow moving water.

3) Fish the big nasties: Fish love rubber legs.

4) Wade carefully: It sucks to drown… so make sure you don’t get into a hairy situation.

5) Add more weight: Keeping your flies sunk is huge when fishing fast water.

6) Cast up stream: This will ensure that your flies have enough time to sink.

7) Fish dark flies: Dark flies are easier for fish to see in dark water.

8) Fish side channels: Fish will often seek the shelter of side channels.

9) Mend big or go home: Larger mends in fast water are often necessary to prevent drag.

10) Smelly Jelly: Just kidding don’t do that… but seriously.