River Spey Salmon Fishing & Spey Casting Improvers Courses
Non-Residential 3-Day Masterclasses with Ian Gordon | Castle Grant, River Spey
Take your double-handed casting and rivercraft to the next level on one of the world’s most iconic Atlantic salmon rivers. Hosted on the renowned Castle Grant Beat 2, this intensive 3-day non-residential course is designed for anglers who have some salmon fishing experience and want to eliminate casting faults, master sinking lines, and fish with total confidence.
Course Dates & Current Availability
Castle Grant Beat 2, River Spey (Non-Residential)
Capacity: Strictly limited to 6 rods per course for maximum individual coaching.
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12th – 14th April: Sold Out
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15th – 17th April: Sold Out
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19th – 21st April: 1 Rod Available
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22nd – 24th April: 1 Rod Available
Due to exceptionally high demand, additional course dates may be added soon. If your preferred dates are fully booked, contact me directly to join the priority waitlist.
The Course
What You Will Learn
Core Casting Mechanics & Line Systems
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The "Ian Gordon Style": Generating high line speed, smooth power application, and relaxed, effortless delivery.
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Dynamic Spey Casts: Refining the Single Spey, Double Spey, Snake Roll, and Circle C (Snap-T).
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Sinking Lines & Tips: The physics and mechanics of casting heavy sink-tips and tube flies without strain.
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Opposite-Shoulder Casting: Mastering upstream and downstream winds from either bank.
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Fault Finding: Learning to diagnose and fix your own casting errors on the water.
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Rivercraft, Tactics & Salmon Behavior
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Water Reading: How to approach and fish a typical Spey pool with floating and sink-tip setups.
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Hooking, Playing & Landing: Proven fish-handling theory and tackle management under pressure.
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Knots & Rigging: Leader design, fly selection, tippet choices, and rock-solid knots.
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Tackle Diagnostics: Hands-on review of your rods, reels, and lines to ensure optimal balance.
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Course Format & Daily Schedule
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Morning Coaching & Theory: Technical casting instruction, fault correction, and guided drills on running water.
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Lunch at the Hut: Relaxed midday break with light-hearted, invaluable discussions covering tackle design, line dynamics, and salmon biology.
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Afternoon Fishing & Application: Several hours of actual fishing on Castle Grant Beat 2 to practice newly learned techniques in real pool conditions with bankside guidance.
Note: Course fee covers all beat access, private tuition, and ghillie guidance. Accommodation is not included (local recommendations provided upon booking).
Secure Your Rod on the Spey
With groups restricted to just 6 rods, places fill quickly each spring. Reserve your place now or inquire about future dates.
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