890 | John Shewey on the History and Evolution of Spey Flies

890 | John Shewey on the History and Evolution of Spey Flies

Author: Dave Stewart March 2, 2026 Duration: 1:11:04

 

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Presented by:  Togiak River Lodge, Golden Fly ShopOn DeMark Lodge, Toyota Pacific

If you've ever swung a fly for steelhead and wondered where that pattern really came from, this one goes deep. In this episode, we dig into the history and evolution of Spey flies with John Shewey.
 
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/890

 


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