We are excited to announce another of class in our Fall Clinic Series. Charlie Robinton will expose anglers to the fine art of swinging flies for Pacific steelhead. This one is a bit different. It will be over two sessions to expose anglers to the nuanced approach ot gear, rods, flies, casts and presentation of the spey cast.
Steelhead Spey Clinic w/ Charlie Robinton
August 29-30, 2025 at Reno Fly Shop and Truckee River
Want to learn all about spey casting and swinging flies for Pacific coast steelhead? We have an upcoming steelhead spey clinic taught by RFS guide Charlie Robinton on Aug 29th & 30th, 2025. Book your spot today, these will sell out fast!
Join Reno Fly Shop guide Charlie Robinton and 4 guests and learn all there is about spey fishing for West coast steelhead.
This 6 hour clinic will cover
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Fishing during different seasons and conditions
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Overview of techniques and gear
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Casting lesson and demonstration
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Lunch provided
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Hands on application of spey casting and presentation techniques on the Truckee
Valid Nevada fishing licenses are required the day of the clinic.
Class is limited to 4 anglers to maximize the learning/fun environment.
When:
Aug 29th, 2025 6pm-8pm - Happy Hour Social - Charlie will present the background of chasing steelhead with a Spey rod and a brief history of spey fishing on our Pacific coast. You will be hear a discussion on gear, lines and flies that you will use throughout the steelhead season.
Aug 30th, 2025 8am to 12pm - On-the-Water Clinic - Building on the concepts discussed the evening before Charlie will give you hands on experience casting and swing flies. You will be exposed to the Snap T, Double Spey and if time allows the Single Spey casts. Charlie will have the chance to spend 1:1 time with each student to refine the cast and mend to present the fly how and where you intend to.
After your registration Charlie will contact you directly to specify which river access on the Truckee we will be using for the technique portion of the clinic.
Where: Orientation and gear talk in the shop Aug 29th. Spey casting and fishing technique clinic Aug 30th on the Truckee River, Nevada.
Charlie will specify which river access to meet at the day before the clinic. This will allow the selection of the appropriate river access based upon the current conditions.
Who: Charlie Robinton and only 4 anglers
How Much: $300/angler - paid at time of reservation
How to Signup: ONLINE HERE | Call the shop at (775) 323-3474 | Stop by the Shop
