Come join Whitney Gould, Jason Hartwick and Rich Zellman on the mighty Klamath River, and be engaged in all things spey/all things steelhead for three days of on the water guided instruction.
We designed the Jefferson Spey Sessions to target sink-tip and floating line spey cast fundamentals, both for those who are developing new skills and those who want to continue to evolve and refine what they already know. No spey casting experience required.
Gain confidence in the swung fly for summer/fall steelhead, wherever they may take you. Spend three days floating the lower Klamath in one of the wildest corners in California. Big, broad, classic, bouldery riffles and never ending tail-outs invite the spey rod and swung fly. With the Klamath’s famed half-pounders eager to pounce and the bigger late run fall adults beginning to show, opportunities to put new skills to the test abound. Whitney, Jason and Rich share a passion that is unmatched for teaching, spey, steelhead and watching their students grow. Experience a day with each of them and you’ll emerge from the Jefferson Spey Sessions a spey caster and more seasoned angler.
Enjoy three nights of lodging at the historic Klamath River Lodge, which sits atop two prime steelhead runs. Built in the 30’s, by a steelhead fly-fisherman so that he could revel in the spoils of the lower Klamath. Sold in 1964 to the present owner, the lodge now is a staple among fall steelheaders and rarely has a vacancy from September on. Guests return year after year. Rustic cabins nestled amongst the trees offer, clean, comfortable rooms and all the necessary amenities, at double occupancy. Jason, Rich and Whitney are excited to share this place with you!
All meals will be hearty and delicious, provided and prepared by Whitney, Jason and Rich.
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Each of the Jefferson Spey Sessions are limited to six angler students to ensure quality one-on-one instruction.
Two sessions are available for this coming fall season:
- November 3-6
- November 10-13
Location: Klamath River Lodge, Orleans, CA
Cost: $1795 includes three nights of lodging, food, and three full days of guiding/instruction
Jefferson Spey Sessions will cover the following and more:
- How to execute all key spey casts, both river right and river left
- What equipment works best for you and the rivers you fish
- How to swing flies through different water types
- How to read steelhead holding water
- Fly selection for summer/fall steelhead
What to Bring:
- 2016 California fishing license and steelhead report card
- Waders, boots, warm layering and rain jacket
- Personal fishing gear(no rods or reels yet, no problem. They can be provided.)
- BYOB
For booking and more info, contact:
Jason Hartwick speybum@gmail.com
Rich Zellman steelheadwater@gmail.com
Hope to see you there!
