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@speynation @swingthefly put on an incredible event early in August, and Spey anglers from all over came to learn from the incredible speakers. I came away with a lot to learn and a better love for our sport. More photos to come!

#swingthefly #speynation #speyfishing #salmonriver #spey

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A few shots from Spey Nation this year…in between all the yap’n and casting. Great to see so many friends on the river, new and old!

@speynation

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Heaven is three nights and four days in the Adirondacks with old camping pals and no cell service.

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Only a Few Spaces Left for “Tying Classic Atlantic Salmon and Steelhead Patterns” With @upstateonthefly at @speynation

When: Saturday, August 8th. 5-8 PM

Where: Swing The Fly’s Cabin at @dpuadton

Description: Don’t miss this opportunity to learn to tie beautiful and effective flies in-hand or in a vice with Swing The Fly contributor and local fishing guide Steve Szeliga. Students will learn a variety of skills and how to use different materials by tying 3-4 flies from Swing The Fly’s Step-By-Step and Behind-The-Scenes series by Szeliga.

Small group and friendly vibes guaranteed. 8 people maximum.

Coast: $150. Tying material included.

Patterns include:

Charlie’s Muddler
Michael Robbin’s Deadly Robber
The Tri-Color Dee
The Picasse
The Creeper
The Thompson River Caddis
The Olive Fiery Brown

Sign Up Now Before It’s Full

https://swing-the-fly-magazine.myshopify.com/products/tying-classic-atlantic-salmon-and-steelhead-patterns-with-steve-szeliga

#swingthefly #speynation

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Tonight, I had the honor and pleasure of throwing the first pitch for Munson Night at the Utica Blue Sox game. I threw a lollipop! Very cool experience.

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A slight variation of The Charlie Muddler by @upstateonthefly I just love this Muddler!

#steelheadflies #steelhead #speyfishing #fishtheswing #summersteelhead

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Out Now: Swing The Fly Issue 26.2

Subscribers get our annual hardcover book sent directly to your mailbox, AND four issues of Swing The Fly sent to their inbox, every year, for LESS than the retail cost of the books!

Thanks for supporting Swing The Fly! Enjoy. Good luck, we’ll see ya out there.

https://swingthefly.com/issue/swing-the-fly-journal-26-2/

#swingthefly

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I thought we were having a “hands in!” moment.

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A lesson in proportions with the Charlie Muddler #flyfishing #fishing #flytying #guide

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There are a few open spots left in our Introduction to Spey Casting, and Touch and Go Casts: The Single Spey and Snake Roll classes on Friday, August 7th and Sunday, August 9th, 2026 at @speynation .

Learn to cast, or get a tune up, with a few of the best in the region, including:
@rickkustich
@greatlakesdude
@upstateonthefly
@magogsmelt

See class descriptions, the schedule, sign up before they fill up, at:

https://swing-the-fly-magazine.myshopify.com/collections/2025-spey-nation-casting-classes-copy

📸: Good casting by Whitney Gould. Archive/STF.

#swingthefly

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Learn to tie beautiful AND effective flies in-hand or in a vice with Swing The Fly contributor and local fishing guide Steve Szeliga (@upstateonthefly ) on Saturday, August 8th at Spey Nation! You will learn a variety of skills and how to use different materials by tying 3-4 flies from Swing The Fly's Step-By-Step and Behind-The-Scenes series by Szeliga include:

- Charlie's Muddler
- Michael Robbin's Deadly Bobber
- The Tri-Color Dee
- The Picasse
- The Creeper
- The Thompson River Caddis
- The Olive Fiery Brown

When: Saturday, August 8th. 5-8 PM
Where: DSR Swing The Fly Cabin TBD.
Availability: 8 seats available.
Cost: $150. Tying material included.

Sign up now at https://swing-the-fly-magazine.myshopify.com/products/tying-classic-atlantic-salmon-and-steelhead-patterns-with-steve-szeliga

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