Scandinavian
Scandinavian style casting is associated with casting shooting heads under the confining circumstances of close banks and trees often found on their rivers. The original style was developed by Göran Andersson, who cut up DT lines into shooting heads back in the 1960s. Today we have many types of shooting heads put out by a number of line manufacturers and resellers.
The casting style has also been termed “Modern Spey Casting” and the “Underhand” style in reference to the heavy use of the bottom hand in the power stroke of the cast. The classic Underhand cast is a Single Spey that has evolved to cast short shooting heads in the 25’ to 45’ lengths. A proficient Underhand caster, casting off both sides of the body, can complete safe casts under most scenarios without resorting to other types of casts. Snake Rolls and variants have also found their way into the style.
Scandinavian style casting is associated with casting shooting heads under the confining circumstances of close banks and trees often found on their rivers. The original style was developed by Göran Andersson, who cut up DT lines into shooting heads back in the 1960s. Today we have many types of shooting heads put out by a number of line manufacturers and resellers.
The casting style has also been termed “Modern Spey Casting” and the “Underhand” style in reference to the heavy use of the bottom hand in the power stroke of the cast. The classic Underhand cast is a Single Spey that has evolved to cast short shooting heads in the 25’ to 45’ lengths. A proficient Underhand caster, casting off both sides of the body, can complete safe casts under most scenarios without resorting to other types of casts. Snake Rolls and variants have also found their way into the style.
The Scandinavian style of Spey casting is characterized by extensive use of the bottom hand, compact casting motions, and a high rod stop
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