Steelhead and Chinook Spey Lessons with Floyd Carter: How to Stop Losing Fish

Steelhead and Chinook Spey Lessons with Floyd Carter: How to Stop Losing Fish

Author: Dave Stewart April 30, 2026 Duration: 1:02:16

917B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/917B

Presented by:  Togiak River Lodge

Losing fish after a solid grab happens more than people talk about. You feel the eat, the rod loads up, maybe even a head shake, and then it's just gone.

Floyd Carter is back to break down what he's been seeing all season, from the Olympic Peninsula to Togiak. They get into what an actual take feels like, when to stay patient, and when it's time to hit it. They also dig into the loop vs drag debate, how small changes might keep fish pinned, and why even experienced anglers are still figuring this out in real time.

If you've been losing fish and can't quite figure out why, this one will hit close to home.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/917B


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