Northeast Fly and Spey Fishing School, for all levels of experience
Northeast Spey Casting School

Spey and Scandi Casting Schools are offered in various locations in the Northeast, New England and the East Coast with Hardy Endorsed Pro Walt Geryk. Learn the art of casting a two-handed rod and how to effectively fish them for trout, pacific salmon, steelhead and atlantic salmon on the Deerfield River & Westfield River in Western Massachusetts and the Salmon River of New York and others.

Scandi and Spey casters are frequenting the Salmon River and others for salmon, steelhead and trout with Walt Geryk and his in-depth knowledge of single and two-handed casting and fishing styles. Experience Walt's unique ability to teach the technical aspects of each and every cast from beginning to the fly presentation. Learn to recognize faults and how to easily correct them. Understand the importance of body posture and positioning as he coaches you through the day.
Feel the excitement of the pull and the satisfaction from the safe release of your catch.

What They Say

Hi Walt,
Just a quick note to say thanks for the Spey School experience. It was great to hang out with fellow enthusiasts in a great setting, but most of all I'm grateful for your excellent instruction. I was pleasantly surprised by how much progress you managed to make through my thick skull and in reorienting my own uncoordinated motions in just 2 days. I definitely left wanting more, so I've marked the calendar for a return to Altmar around mid-September and again in November. Between now and then, I'll take a lighter 2-handed rod out on the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers for smallies and practice as best I can. Looking forward to putting the new Hardy reel and a 14-footer to work later in the year, and then out west next winter. All part of the pre- retirement training program. Thanks for putting your passion to work for the betterment of us passionate anglers.
Mike Fritz
May 7-8 Spey School

Specific Classes and Schools for
casting, presentations and techniques for those who would like to enhance their current fly fishing capabilities. By learning and understanding the reasons for proper presentations and proven techniques to be successful on many of the world rivers. These techniques and variations will make you better understand the the when to and places for these presentations.

Dry Fly Fly Skating Wet Fly
Streamer Single Nymph Dble Nymph
Vertical Tipping Bob B Mendicator Fly Tracking

General Classes and Schools offer
an introductory to the above presentations and fishing techniques that are sure to increase your success on the water. This is a great way to get to know about to the different styles of fishing presentations, decide which you may enjoy more, and broaden your approach and success while on the water.

Use spey casts with your single-hand fly rod to increase distances in many situations for both dry and subsurface fly fishing. Be more a more successful angler


Call Now for Reservations!

Hardy & Greys: Endorsed Pro and supporting sponsor of Walt Geryk
provided for all schools & services

"Relying on Luck
does not make a better angler, Learning the Skills Will"

Walt Geryk, Hardy & Greys Endorsed

Walt Geryk
"By day's end,
your fly and spey fishing
skills will be better!"
Fly Casting & Fishing 2012 Schools Spey Casting & Fishing

Single Handed Fly
On the Water Classes

A 6 hour stream side
rods, reels and misc. provided

Basic Casting
Learn and understand the working dynamics of a fly rod, reel, leaders and lines. The casts needed for basic fly fishing, overhead cast, false cast, single haul

Intermediate to Advanced
Continue to advance your fly fishing and casting abilities. Learn to over-head cast, false cast, single haul, double haul, roll cast, tuck cast, steeple cast, mini sink tip line vertical tipping, Understand presentations and effective drifts for dry, wet, nymph and streamer fishing for increased success.

1 student $325.00
2 students $250.00 each
3 or 4 students $225.00 each
$75.00 per additional class hour
$75 per additional class hour four students max per class Includes snacks & soft drinks

Single Handed Casting
Back Yard Basics

2 hour, on the lawn, course

Basic fly fishing fundamentals
Casting Instruction & Form
Equipment terminology, choices
Care & assembly of equipment

one student 2 hours $150.00
2 students 2 hours $200.00
youth $35.00 additional 1 hour
adult $65.00 per additional hour

age 12-16 accompanied by adult

2 Day Schools 4 Students
all inclusive

Hi Walt,
Tremendous! That’s how I feel about my two days learning from you last week.  You taught me:

How to read the water and determine where the fish are likely to be holding and feeding, and where I needed to make my presentation in order to get them interested in my fly.

How to cast so that I could put my fly where it needed to be for the best PRESENTATION.
How to manage my line to maintain a good PRESENTATION for as long as possible.

I can’t thank you enough for all your patience, feedback and encouragement. You’re a great teacher and guide, and I am looking forward to spending more time together on the water.
Regarding the Hardy rods please let me know when their Zenith 10’ #5 is available. Using yours for the day was a great opportunity to compare with others , which just don’t seem to match up with the Zenith I look forward to my new purchase.
Again, thank you, Walt, for a great time.
Jim Kennedy

Before investing in your equipment, first learn the basics and more while using Hardy and Greys single and two-handed rods and reels. Let's be sure the rods and lines balance for maximum performance for the species you are targeting.

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2-HANDED SPEY CASTING & FISHING SCHOOLS

rods
Date
Info
Location
4

May
5 & 6

all inclusive

Salmon River NY
2 Day School

4

July
28, 29

all inclusive

Salmon River NY
2 Day School

4
August
18,19
all inclusive
4
Sept
8,9
all inclusive
2
call
to arrange time
2
May
12
9 to 3:30
2
June
16
9 to 3:30

Locations & times subject to change pending conditions
In Season Classes Offered Daily, call for availability

SINGLE-HANDED CASTING & FISHING CLASSES
see left column for rates and information

rods date
Time
 Location
2
call

to arrange
date

Deerfield or Westfield
2
call

to arrange
date

Salmon River, NY

Reservations & Confirmations
All Reservations to be paid in full 30 days prior to class.

Cancellation or Re-Scheduling
If your paid in full spot is re-filled, your full payment may be applied towards another group or a (1 on 1) class.
If your paid in full spot is not re-filled, 50% of your payment will be applied towards another class with the balance due in full upon commit. Payment applies to same calendar year only of the original reservation date. After this time your deposit will be forfeited. Restrictions may apply. Special circumstances may result in a full or partial refund. _________________________________

Hey Walt,
We really enjoyed our days fishing with you! It will always be remembered by Charlene and especially me. I will always remember the expressions on your face that day as you tried tirelessly to work your magic with Charlene to get her that first fish. I almost feel bad in the sense that with all your efforts throughout the fall that you don’t get to see the fruits of your labors.
I will always look back on the first time you met Char and worked with her with the spey rod. You called over to me and with a grin said: "Your 'e in trouble, she's a thinker ".  That she is! Unfortunately the part you don't get to see is the part where the thought processes all come together! Sometimes it takes a few days but she eventually she gets it and all your instruction came to fruition. It has been a real joy for me to watch her from a distance when she puts it all together and to see the smile on her face when she knows she’s got it right. I always think of you at those times and wish you were there so you could see the results of your efforts. That magic moment when we get lost in what we are doing, the river, the casting, you know we all feel it.  The moment that turns into hours watching the cast unfold time after time and the satisfaction of getting it right. Yeah she gets it and it's all due to your willingness to share with us and your never ending desire to see your students succeed! We will always be in awe of you with your knowledge and skills. I have never seen or met anyone who I enjoy more then you, watching your casting and fish and abilities. The thing that sets you apart is that even though you stand a head above most "you are one of us" which makes you different than any guide and instructor I've ever seen. You're always up for a joke be it on you or us. You offer an enthusiasm that's contagious, and for that we thank you!
So back to that day! The numerous times I looked over my shoulder and saw your reactions, that look on your face, the "what do I have to do to get this woman to catch a fish" look. Well it's etched in my mind and I will always smile and even laugh every time I remember it. My only regret is that when she finally caught her first you weren't there to see it. For it was in that magic moment that you helped her create, that moment when you were not there and Char put it all together and caught that first salmon! It would've been fitting that you be the one to watch instead of me. She wanted to show you that she got it right.
THANK YOU once again for a memorable fall and we look forward to the next time we fish together.
See you Soon,
Rich & Charlene

Two Handed Spey
On The Water Classes

A 6 hour stream side
rods, reels and misc. provided

Basic Casting
Learn the casts needed to fish river right and left. Single Spey, Dble Spey , Snap T, C Cast, Wombat and others

Casting and Fishing
Continue to advance your Spey and Scandi casting abilities. Add the Snake Roll to your current abilities and variations in casting techniques to adapt to changing conditions and locations. Understand sink tips, fly tracking, proven presentations and effective drifts to increase your spey fishing success.

Walt,
I just wanted to thank you for taking the time and trouble to teach a 64 year old lifetime left handed fisherman the right handed double spey.  The technique took all of the pressure off my arthritic shoulders and allowed me to have a great time salmon fishing.  I am looking forward to adapting it on my home waters for trout.
Thank you again, and I look forward to floating the Salmon River with you again next year.
Dick Berkey

2 Day Schools 4 Students
all inclusive

Hi Walt,
The consensus from all was that the day couldn't have gone better. Zeke fell asleep in the car within 5 minutes, and upon our return, the trip came up repeatedly all night. Shasta and Zeke seemed most perplexed about how to recreate the trip where they live, which is of course impossible. So we're hoping this will be a springboard to getting them up here more often. And thanks for choosing the Gorge. Beautiful location and highly approachable water. You're a superb guide, and friend. Thanks for the immense patience and expert instruction for all!

PS Loved both that 10' Hardy Zenith and the Greys XF2 Streamflex that you let me cast and fish during the day.
Kudos to Hardy & Greys!
Pat Garner

 

Dear Walt,
Thank you for a really great weekend. We all enjoyed our trip. We all learned a lot about fishing, fly fishing, casting with a two-handed rod and respecting nature. Your knowledge of your profession, your patience and your sense of humor created a wonderful ambiance. We had a safe trip home and talked about fishing and our next trip with you all the way.We will let you know our plans for next year very soon.
Padriag O' Carroll

 

Swinging and Tracking flies on the Salmon River New York and Deerfield River Massachusetts for trout, salmon and steelhead is a style growing in popularity. The Salmon River NY, Great Lakes Tributaries and the Deerfield River are favorites for swinging wet flies and larger spey flies and streamers in the Northeast and New England. Be part of this growing sport and see how you can easily advance your current fly fishing skills. These schools are for all levels of experience which allow you to gain confidence and advance your casting and fishing abilities while learning two-handed and single hand spey and fly casting, with the many proven techniques and presentations acquired by Walt during his 38 plus years of traditional fly fishing experiences on the rivers in the Northeast.

To swing and track flies effectively, understanding  the fly is important. It's profile and  the proper speed needed for optimal presentation, important fly tracking techniques, as well as a properly tied spey fly to a leader are major elements required to achieve maximum effectiveness and success. Learn these and more with Walt Geryk

Northeast Fly Fishing Guide Service
38 Elm Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
Walt Geryk
New York Licensed Guide
Reg # 955
 Ph: (413) 247-5579
Cell: (413) 575-5421
Spey and Fly Casting Schools in Massachusetts and New York for all levels of experience are now available throughout the Northeast. Fly and Spey casting lessons are available for beginners to well accomplished anglers. Learn basic nymph fishing, to my advanced slack line mend, vertical tipping, and bead methods. Use floating or sink tip lines while you continue to advance your current skills. Schools and lessons are for everyone would like to learn and better understand the presentations and techniques required to take fresh water trophy fish while dry fly and sub-surface traditional fly, and spey fishing.
"Leave the water a better fly fisher by day's end!"
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