Hey Spey Casters - I'd like some advice on shortening the learning curve on spey casting. I'm an avid, experienced single hand trout fisher who just got a new Sage Trout Spey HD 4wt with matching reel. Added an AirFlo 330 gr skagit head and Rio .026 running line for the set up. Also got a Rio 325 gr Scandi line. So my set up is solid.
I've watched and watched terrific spey casting instructional videos by Ashland Fly Shop a hundred times. So far I've only hit the water twice to work on my cast, using a GoPro Hero 7 Black to record myself and come back and watch my form. Wow this is a lot more challenging than and single hand cast.
At this stage I'm simply working on anchor point and forward stroke in a roll cast / single spey to get a feel for loading the rod and forming a tight loop. Still don't have the feel for the cast yet.
For you experienced guys - am I on the right path for picking up this new challenge? Or would hiring a casting instructor be money well spent to shorten the learning curve?
I've watched and watched terrific spey casting instructional videos by Ashland Fly Shop a hundred times. So far I've only hit the water twice to work on my cast, using a GoPro Hero 7 Black to record myself and come back and watch my form. Wow this is a lot more challenging than and single hand cast.
At this stage I'm simply working on anchor point and forward stroke in a roll cast / single spey to get a feel for loading the rod and forming a tight loop. Still don't have the feel for the cast yet.
For you experienced guys - am I on the right path for picking up this new challenge? Or would hiring a casting instructor be money well spent to shorten the learning curve?