SPEY CASTING COURSE
LEARN HOW TO SPEY CAST WITH TIM ARSENAULT
We’re back with new 2024 dates! Join the Chromer Sport Fishing team and spey casting guru Tim Arsenault for two days of individualized instruction and fun on the river. This spey casting course is meant for beginner to intermediate spey casters looking to improve not only their casting but their knowledge of swung fly fishing here in the Pacific Northwest. There are two course dates, March 9/10 & March 16/17 (TBD). Both courses held in Squamish, BC, about an hour drive north of Vancouver. Limited to six anglers per course, so lots of one on one instruction.
CASTING IMPROVEMENT
Become a better Spey Caster!
SMALL GROUP SIZE
Only 6 anglers per weekend.
TAILORED TO YOU
Lots of 1 on 1 personalized time.
HOSTED BY TIM ARSENAULT
One of the World's top casters.
EASY GETAWAY
Easy Spring trip in Squamish BC.
SOLO ANGLERS WELCOME
Singles are easily accommodated.
SPEY CASTING COURSE IN SQUAMISH
Two days of spey instruction and fishing. Saturday is focused on detailed instruction. Sunday is a fully guided day, fishing the Squamish River with our guides and Tim. Ask for our discount code if booking hotel rooms in Squamish. Maximum 6 students per course. All equipment and wading gear included. Light breakfast & lunches included as well. Price per person in CAD.
COURSE RATE PER PERSON
$1750
MARCH 16 & 17, 2024
SPEY CASTING COURSE IN SQUAMISH
Two days of spey instruction and fishing. Saturday is focused on detailed instruction. Sunday is a fully guided day, fishing the Squamish River with our guides and Tim. Ask for our discount code if booking hotel rooms in Squamish. Maximum 6 students per course. All equipment and wading gear included. Light breakfast & lunches included as well. Price per person in CAD.
COURSE RATE PER PERSON
$1750
TIM ARSENAULT
YOUR MASTER SPEY INSTRUCTOR
Tim Arsenault lives in Vancouver BC and is the manager of Micheal & Young Fly Shop. An incredibly well-respected casting instructor, Tim is also one of the funnest guys you’d ever want to spend a few days fishing with. Tim also has an infinite knowledge of spey gear and lines, even developing his own Bridge Fly Lines which have exploded in local popularity.
His casting proficiency has landed him in the world famous Spey-O-Rama world distance casting competition in San Francisco several times. In 2017 he placed an impressive 3rd in the world in the men’s category! Tim will be with our group all day on Saturday, doing a group instruction, evaluating skills and spending lots of one on one time with everyone. His easy instruction style blends well with all levels of casters, he can easily take a beginner spey caster’s knowledge to new heights and build on more experienced caster’s skill sets. If you have questions and want to contact Tim directly his email is tim@myflyshop.com. He is also a great contact for getting you set up with spey gear that works here in BC. He’ll be happy to help you pick up any gear before your spey course.
SPEY WEEKEND ITINERARY
A COURSE FOCUSED ON SPEY IMPROVEMENT
This is a two day course that takes places in Squamish BC. Both days are on the river and accommodations and lunches are included. A great weekend getaway that will leave you with hopefully an entire new skills set that will be yours to enjoy for a lifetime.
FRIDAY NIGHT: If you are planning on staying in Squamish we recommend arriving on Friday night. This will let you be ready for your day on the river, and get things prepared without rushing in the morning. If you are coming from the Lower Mainland driving time is about one hour.
SATURDAY: This will be a full day of instruction with Tim Arsenault. In a group and individual setting. Cast a variety of rods and get pointers from our guide staff who will also be there to assist.
SUNDAY: Enjoy a full-day of guided fishing on the Squamish River. This will give you one on one time with our experienced local guide staff and give you a chance to put your new spey skills to the test. On the river fly fishing theory will be a big part of this day.
SPEY FISHING GEAR
WHAT TO BRING TO THE COURSE
You actually don’t have to bring anything! We are happy to provide spey gear for your weekend with us. Most participants have some prior spey casting knowledge and come with their own gear. It is always nice to learn on your own equipment, but don’t worry about having everything! In terms of spey fishing gear for the Pacific Northwest, most common weighted rods are in the 7-9 weight range. If you are familiar with spey lines the course does focus on casting Skagit lines as well as longer belly Scandanavian fly lines. If you would like to purchase any spey fishing gear prior to your trip Tim Arsenault can arrange that and bring it for your first day of instruction.
FISHING AS WELL!
YOUR GUIDED FISHING DAY
We wanted to include a full day of guided fishing in this package to put your new found skills to work. The day for that is the Sunday of the course. This will give you the chance to use your spey skills from Saturday to practical use! Most often we drift the Upper Squamish River, depending on conditions. This drift trip will give you the chance to fish from both sides of the river and work on your spey casting. Tim Arsenault is along for this day as well. He usually has his own boat and bounces between groups throughout the day. This portion of the course is a huge part of its popularity and a great way to combine casting skills and some fishing fun!
HOTEL FOR THE WEEKEND
ACCOMMODATIONS IN SQUAMISH
We are not including hotel accommodations for the 2023 spey weekends but we are happy to give you our promo code at the Executive Suites Hotel in Squamish. This is where we recommend you stay while in town. It has on-site dining and amenities.
GETTING TO SQUAMISH
HOME OF OUR SPEY CASTING COURSE
Getting to Squamish is easy. Located only 45 minutes north of Vancouver, Squamish is home to the Squamish River, our home waters and host to these spey courses. Upon booking we will send you driving directions and meet details. If needed we can arrange for transportation from included.
GRAB YOUR SPOT
2024 SPEY CASTING COURSE
WHY BOOK WITH US?
THE TRUSTED SOURCE FOR BC’S BEST FISHING
There are lots of reasons why people have trusted us with their BC fishing plans for over 15 years. Honest local advice, hard work, dedication to customer service and loving what we do are just a few of the reason. Our fair pricing, thoughtful cancellation policy and easy booking process make planning stress free. Our Google Reviews and 5 Years of Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor will give you added confidence you’re fishing with the right guys!
DO I NEED SPEY CASTING EXPERIENCE?
Absolutely no experience necessary. We've built the days of fly casting instruction for all levels. The small group size allows for lots of individual attention.
Can I add an extra day of fishing?
Yes, if you'd like to stay after the course is over we can guide you. Spring is a great time here on BC's south coast.
HOW MANY PEOPLE PER COURSE?
There is only six people per course. This allows for lots of personal time casting with Tim Arsenault. We will have three guides on hand as well for each weekend.
Do I need a license?
Yes, a valid freshwater fishing license is required, we will send you information when booking on how to buy one.
ARE THESE THE ONLY WEEKENDS?
For now they are. We also offer fly fishing lessons and individual spey casting lessons throughout the year, but these are our only course dates.
Is food included?
Lunch is included on both Saturday and Sunday of the course.