Rio Modern Spey Casting DVD 240 Minutes/ DVD Video

by Rio Brands

Product Features

• 3 Disc DVD Set - Running Time: 4 Hours
• Stars a notable team of experts: George Cook, Simon Gawesworth, Mike McCune, Scott O'Donnell, Dana Sturn and Ed Ward
• Topics include: Roll cast, Switch cast, Single Spey, Double Spey, Snake Roll, Snap T, Skagit Casting, Overhead Cast, Spey casting in saltwater and single handed SPey casts - plus more . . .
• Teaches some of the most common faults to recognize and avoid and has superb bio-kinetic footage so you can study the hand, arm and body movement of each cast
• Complete DVD set covers everything one needs to know about spey casting

Product Description

The RIOMax II Density Compensated Shooting Heads will keep you at the front of the pack. With the RIOMax 30 ft shooting heads you can cast long distances with ease. The unique taper design stabilizes the head in the air and prevents dumping at the end of the cast which translates into greater distance. The head weight is built to AFTM standards and most casters will find it an advantage to step up one line size or two from their rod rating. Whether for saltwater, steelhead, salmon or trout, the RIOMax II shooting heads will improve distance. Attach to either SlickShooter or RIO Powerflex core shooting lines for best performance.

Features:

• 3 Disc DVD Set - Running Time: 4 Hours
• Stars a notable team of experts: George Cook, Simon Gawesworth, Mike McCune, Scott O'Donnell, Dana Sturn and Ed Ward
• Topics include: Roll cast, Switch cast, Single Spey, Double Spey, Snake Roll, Snap T, Skagit Casting, Overhead Cast, Spey casting in saltwater and single handed SPey casts - plus more . . .
• Teaches some of the most common faults to recognize and avoid and has superb bio-kinetic footage so you can study the hand, arm and body movement of each cast
• Complete DVD set covers everything one needs to know about spey casting
• Model Number: 6-26069
• UPC: 730884260695

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001LKS5V4
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,964 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars None Better!, March 29, 2011

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Reed Wright "Reedy" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

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This is an excellent video. Simon Gawesworth grew up Spey casting in Scotland, and to watch him cast is pure poetry. "Modern Spey Casting" is thorough in its presentation, focused on the steep learning curve to becoming accomplished at this venerable fly-fishing tradition. In addition to Gawesworth it features Dana Sturn, Ed Ward, George Cook. Mike McCune, and Scott O'Donnell. I only hope that Rio will release an expanded 2nd edition of this video which adds Mike Kinney, and a couple of younger stars like Josh Linn, Marcy Stone, or Travis Johnson. The addition of a woman would be welcome to the growing number of female Spey fishermen out there. But there is plenty to learn from the fine group of instructors featured in this 3 Disc set; good coverage of a wide arsenal of Spey casts like the single Spey, double Spey, circle Spey, snap Tee, Perry poke, snake roll, and others, as well as differences in traditional long belly vs. more modern Skagit and Scandinavian techniques. Unlike so many casting videos out there on UTube, the music in this set is pleasant and appropriate--traditional Celtic: bagpipe, penny whistle, etc., though I did find myself muting the penny whistle segments after a bit. At least it doesn't blast your ears off with loud rock or canned, repetitive computer "music," that detracts from peaceful river settings. In sum, I doubt there is a better Spey casting video out there--anywhere.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great DVD, March 1, 2010

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Glenn S. Klocko - See all my reviews
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I'm looking to get into spey casting. This DVD is very good. Combined with his book it really helps understand the basics without being on the water. Only wish there was more about equipment such as switch rods, various lines, shooting heads and such.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for a Newbie to Spey casting - Simon is Excellent, November 15, 2011

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Cheryl "clo" (Pleasant Hill, CA, United States) - See all my reviews
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I've seen a number of Casting videos and most are informative but have issues. This was the best of them I've seen and the reason is Simon. He is just good on camera and easy to understand. The camera angles and clarity were good. I was watching this on a 56" screen so a HD version would have been nice, but the video is a few years old at this point so no points off for that. I really liked the visual glossary and the "Faults" section of each cast chapter. I'm not sure the bio kinetics adds much, but seeing the cast from every angle is helpful.

A chart of the various casts by anchor type, wind direction, condition, best use, line type, etc.. would be a nice addition. I just got Simon's One Handed Spey casting book for my new Kindle Fire, perhaps I'll find it in there.
Single-Handed Spey Casting: Solutions to Casts, Obstructions, Tight Spots, and Other Casting Challenges of Real-Life Fishing