Fly Casting Scandinavian Style

World-famous guide and instructor Henrik Mortensen’s version of Scandinavian casting was designed to catch fish no matter where the caster is on the river–it is the most adaptable and flexible casting technique, giving the fly-fisher the ability to handle any situation he encounters effortlessly. 

Mortensen shares the essentials of fly casting with single and double-handed rods in the Scandinavian tradition, beginning with the basic technique of the overhead cast. An explanation of the physics of the proper cast–and how the rod, line, leader, and fly work as a balanced unit–tell how Scandinavian casting makes it a pleasure to cast and fish. The author covers the tried-and-true knots that are best for this style of casting and how to add the single and double haul to your casts. 

Particularly effective with two-handed salmon rods and for making efficient direction changes and coping with obstructions behind, Scandinavian Spey casting is recognized for its value in fishing all types of water. It allows you to cast tight loops and achieve line speed in a relaxed, effortless way, and Mortensen’s in-depth, step-by-step instructions, combined with wide-angle photos of the complete line unrolling and close-up shots of hand movements, take the mystery out of this casting technique.