Yesterday was the annual Michael and Young Spey Day. This year was the 5th installment of a growing event that attracts Spey rod enthusiasts from all over the Pacific North West. It’s a free, one day event that allows those who enjoy two handed rods to try out gear from many different manufacturers. Held at Peg Leg, a large gravel bar on the Fraser river, this years event had the biggest turnout yet. Companies such as Scott, Sage, Loomis, Winston, T&T, Echo, Guideline, Rio, Airflo and Scientific Anglers, and others put their wares on display to the public. Special guests included Steve Rajeff, Steve Choate and Chris Sepio. Anglers were able to watch scheduled demonstrations and get a free Barbque lunch while chatting with each other. The pros and local Spey gods also provided one on one instruction for those who needed a little help. A raffle near the end handed out prizes which included a Hatch reel and a couple of pairs of Maui Jim sunglasses. I myself didn’t pick up any of the rods and spent the entire time talking with people I haven’t seen in a long time as well as meeting some new folks, sipping Coronas and smoking a cuban or two. It was a great event that keeps getting better and bigger each year.
Sascha and Anna picked me up at Fort Langley and we headed there by boat
Coleman and Isis came along
The Casting Gauntlet reminds me of Summer Sockeye Fishing
Plenty of Rods on Display
Chef Ryan
One of the many casting demos
Raffle Time