by Big Sky Anglers | Aug 30, 2022 | 04. GEAR REVIEWS, Blog
During the summer of 2020, when we realized that our annual Trout Spey Days event was not going to happen as a result of the COVID pandemic, a few of us Spey nerds here at Big Sky Anglers decided to pull together a sizeable pile of rods, lines, and other gear, make an...
by Matt Klara | Mar 4, 2021 | 03. TECHNIQUES & STREAMCRAFT, 04. GEAR REVIEWS
The world of Spey gear is confusing. It’s unfortunate, because I think that more people would be less intimidated, and be more excited to get into the 2-handed game if it wasn’t for all the odd lingo, seemingly mismatched tackle arrangements, line choices,...
by Big Sky Anglers | Sep 28, 2020 | 04. GEAR REVIEWS
This year several of us here at Big Sky Anglers have absolutely fallen in love with Scientific Anglers’ Sonar Leaders for trout Spey (and other applications). They have become our go-to “sink tip” option for 3wt and lighter Trout Spey rods, and for converting...
by Matt Klara | Sep 21, 2020 | 04. GEAR REVIEWS
THE SHORT VERSION A big kid Spey rod with Trout Spey feel. Kerry Burkheimer enlisted the help of Big Sky Anglers’ own Matt Klara (author of this post) and others to dial in a unique, versatile, super-fun, forgiving rod that will change your opinion about what 4...
by Big Sky Anglers | Sep 15, 2020 | 04. GEAR REVIEWS
For the past 3 years, we’ve been fortunate to host the West Yellowstone Trout Spey Days event, where folks who are interested in Spey casting and fishing for trout have come together to share experiences, learn new things, and check out all the awesome gear available...
by Matt Klara | Aug 18, 2020 | 02. NEWS & EVENTS, 03. TECHNIQUES & STREAMCRAFT, 04. GEAR REVIEWS, Flies and Fly Tying, Fly Casting
As we get later into the month of August here in the mountains, the days start getting shorter, the nights cooler, and the riverside vegetation begins to take on the colors of Autumn. Likewise, the first lake run fish begin stirring, the browns begin to take on...
