Fly Fishing Insider Podcast
Kate Watson describes the behind-the-scenes side of competitive Spey casting and the distances top casters are reaching, which run past 200. Kate Watson also covers the travel destination programs she is involved with, goals for the upcoming guiding season, and a passion for tying the classic Spey patterns.
Kate Watson is a Spey caster, guide and fly tier returning to the show for a full interview.
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What is competitive Spey casting like?
Kate Watson shares the behind-the-scenes activities of competitive Spey casting. The distances top casters reach in competition run past 200.
What travel programs is Kate Watson involved with?
Kate Watson is involved with travel destination programs and describes how those work. Hosted destination travel sits alongside her guiding work.
What are Kate Watson's guiding goals?
Kate Watson lays out new goals for the guiding season coming up. Those goals follow directly from the competitive casting and travel work.
Why tie classic Spey patterns?
Kate Watson describes a passion for tying the classic Spey patterns. Classic Spey flies are treated as a craft worth keeping alive, not just a way to catch fish.
Key takeaways
- Competitive Spey casters are reaching distances past 200.
- Kate Watson runs travel destination programs.
- Kate Watson set new goals for the coming guiding season.
- Classic Spey patterns are a personal passion for Kate Watson.
