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Flash Back Friday, Fly Tying Friday
About 5 years ago, we shared a step by step video of Alaska West alum, Trevor Covich, tying one of his go-to sculpin patterns, along with the handy camera work of...

Ed Ward Skagit Casting Tip – Separating Planes (Video)
Give it a watch below. Photo: OPST screenshot. We'll admit it, we're casting nerds. Whether single or double handed, we love discussing the intricacies of fly...

Ed Ward on the Perry Poke – OPST Video
Listen to Ed. Photo: OPST screenshot. When it comes to skagit-style spey casting, we think its safe to say that the Perry Poke is one of...

Spey Casting: The Rewind Cast (Video)
You're going to like this one.. Photo: OPST Screenshot. Ever heard of the Rewind Cast? Probably not.. That's because it was developed by OPST frontman and...

Swinging Flies: How to Set the Hook – OPST Video
Result of a good hook set. Photo: Kyle Shea. When swinging flies for king salmon and steelhead, we'd argue that more fish are lost due to...

Spey Casting: The Perry Poke – Explained
Trevor demonstrates the downstream Perry Poke. Photo: OPST screenshot. In case you weren't aware, our good friends from OPST have been pumping out some pretty high-quality...

Spey Fishing: How Many Steps to Take Between Casts (Video)
Listen to Trevor. Photo: OPST screenshot. When swinging flies for salmon and/or steelhead, a common conundrum is how many steps should be taken in between casts....

OPST Shank Chuck Tool – Why We Like It
OPST Shank Chuck Tool. Photos: Jason Whiting. We a tie a lot of trailer-hook style flies on both tubes and shanks at our lodges in Alaska...