Spey Casting Mastery at Speywater Lodge with Simon Gawesworth and Scott O'Donnell
The Spey Casting Mastery School is your opportunity not only to elevate your casting skills but also to learn the secrets of Scott O’Donnell and Simon Gawesworth and how they use Spey casting as a powerful tool to approach steelhead, trout, and other anadromous fish wherever they swim.
This school is designed to accommodate Spey casting students of all levels. Whether it’s your first time approaching the fundamentals of the casts, understanding line designs and tapers and the correct application for each line style, or leveling up and retooling your cast after years on the bank, the Spey Casting Mastery School will provide a wealth of knowledge on all things related to the art of Spey casting. There is a mix of classroom and on-the-water casting instruction that builds into two days of hands-on guided instruction on swing fishing—all while targeting the Grand Ronde’s summer steelhead.
As part of Sage Experiences, all students will enjoy the opportunity to try the latest premium Sage and RIO Products tackle, all perfectly matched for the Grand Ronde River and steelhead rivers across the Pacific Northwest.
The school takes six students and only offers double-occupancy rooms; there are no single rooms available.
Head Instructors: Simon Gawesworth & Scott O’Donnell
Group Size: 6 students
Dates: September 28 – October 3, 2026
Itinerary:
Monday: Arrive Speywater Lodge, Troy Oregon.
Tuesday: On the water casting and instruction, concentrating on Double Spey and Snap T with floating lines and sink tips, and overview of line designs and uses, including Skagit, Scandi, mid-belly, and long line.
Wednesday: On the water instruction with Skagit, Scandi, mid-belly, long lines and introduction to Single Spey.
Thursday: Guided fishing with professional instructor and evening fly tying demonstration.
Friday: Guided fishing with professional instructor.
Saturday: Depart Speywater Lodge for points beyond.
Rate: TBD - 5 night/4 day school based on double occupancy
Included: Meals and accommodations at Speywater Lodge, use of Sage, Redington, and RIO demo gear; fishing instruction, guided fishing, tax
Not Included: Airfare, transportation to/from the lodge, alcohol, fishing licenses, gratuities
SAGE EXPERIENCES PROVIDED TACKLE
Now as part of Sage Experiences, the world's finest tackle from Sage and RIO Products is included at all schools for no additional charge. Even if you're the type of angler who likes to fish your own gear, rest assured that once you arrive, our premium set ups will be ready and waiting for you to demo onsite at any time during your stay.
