Spey School
The Jim Rusher Spey Schools
Spey casting is an extremely efficient method of prospecting a pool for salmon. Indeed, spey casting is so efficient it is banned in some salmon river pools. The spey cast has the advantages of effortlessly throwing long lines coupled with the fact that there is no back cast. The Jim Rusher Spey Schools run from June 1st through September 30th. Come join Jim on the Gaspe Peninsula and learn how to spey cast to the king of fish; the Atlantic Salmon. The base of operations for Jim's spey schools is the Matapedia River.
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 2009 Spey School on the Kennebec River, Maine
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The Matapedia River has long been considered one of the jewels of the peninsula. Each year salmon in the 40 pound range are caught, with the common salmon weighing in at around 20 pounds. Depending on the water levels, the spey schools are also conducted on the Restigouche, Patapedia, Grand Cascapedia and Bonaventure Rivers. Spey lessons can be arranged from 1 to 7 days. Emphasis will be placed on the single spey cast from both sides; left handed and right handed. The single spey is the cast of choice and is the most frequently used. You will also learn the double spey, snap T and snake roll. Time will also be designated for knots, leaders and reading the water.
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 Lunch break on the Kennebec River
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The overwhelming response to our classes/lessons has been, "Why didn't I do this sooner?" So why not stay at La Chapelle while availing yourself of the Jim Rusher Spey Schools? The schools accommodate everyone from the absolute beginner to advanced spey caster looking to become more proficient. Even Tiger Woods still takes lessons. Speaking of which, Jim was also a PGA member for 15 years. Bring your driver and get a few pointers during lunch. The boys have been known to tee it up across the river from time to time. The rates for the Jim Rusher Spey Schools, specializing in the traditional English spey cast, are as follows:
1 person - $325 US per day
2 people - $550 US per day
3 people - $775 US per day
4 people - $800 US per day
The Matapedia River's $70 per day river usage fee, known as a "water fee," not included. Each day of lessons consists of an 8-hour day, usually split between the morning and early evening.
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 David Cole releases a another Atlantic Salmon
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2010 SCHEDULE OF SPEY SCHOOLS
April 17 Salmon River, Pulaski, New York
Max of 4 Students
Start 8:30AM- 3:300PM April 17 Class is Full
Cost: $125.00/Student
April 18 Salmon River, Pulaski, New York
Max of 4 Students
Start 8:30AM- 3:30PM
Cost: $125.00/Student
May 1 & 2 Spey School @ HANOVER OUTDOORS
Instructor: Jim Rusher
Max of 8 Students
Start 8:45AM-3:45PM
Cost: $225.00
Location: Hanover, New Hampshire
Contact: Hanover Outdoors 603-643-1263
infi@hanoveroutdoors.com
May 23 & 24 Matapedia River, Routhierville, Quebec, Canada
3 Nights Lodging & 2 Days of Classes, plus fishing
No Kill License
Daily Access Fee
Max of 4 Students
Meals
Cost: $575.00/ Student
Not Included: Alcohol and Gratuities
ADDITIONAL DAYS: Including boat and guide --$275.00/ day/ student
June 12 & 13 Matapedia River, Routhierville, Quebec, Canada
3 Nights Lodging & 2 Days of Classes, plus fishing
No kill License
Daily Access Fee
Max of 4 students
Meals
Cost: $625.00/ Student
Not Included: Alcohol and Gratuities
ADDITIONAL DAYS: Including boat and guide--$350.00/ Student
August 21 & 22 Kennebec River, Solon, Maine
FLYFISHING ONLY SHOP-Mike Holt Phone Number—207 453 6242
Instructor: Jim Rusher
October 25 Salmon River, Pulaski, New York
Max of 4 Students
Start 8:30AM – 3:30PM
Cost: $125.00/ Student
October 26 Salmon River, Pulaski, New York
Max of 4 Students
Start 8:30AM – 3:30PM
Cost: $125.00/ Student