Join us for a special evening with Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions as he presents Trout Spey, an exciting and effective way to fish New Jersey’s rivers.
📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, September 17 at 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Califon Firehouse
About the Presentation
Trout Spey is nothing new, but it has become one of the most enjoyable and productive ways to swing flies for trout. Using either a single-hand or two-hand spey casting technique, anglers can cover water efficiently while fishing streamers, soft hackles, and wet flies. Unlike traditional casting, Trout Spey doesn’t require back casts — making it easier to fish in tight quarters and along wooded banks. It allows for longer casts, smoother mends, and a more relaxed, rhythmic style of fishing.
Tim’s presentation will be largely video-based, but he’ll also share equipment tips and close with an in-person show-and-tell. This is a great opportunity to learn from one of the best fly-tying and instructional video creators in the country.
About Tim Flagler
Tim Flagler is the founder of Tightline Productions, widely known for producing some of the highest-quality fly-tying and fly-fishing instructional videos available. His work has been featured by Orvis, MidCurrent, and major fly-fishing outlets. Tim is also a New Jersey native who has spent decades fishing and filming on local rivers.
Trout Spey in New Jersey
While Trout Spey fishing is often associated with the Pacific Northwest or large Western rivers, it’s a perfect fit for many of New Jersey’s waters. Anglers can swing streamers and soft hackles effectively on rivers such as:
- The Delaware River – broad runs and deep pools provide excellent water for two-hand spey techniques, especially during trout and smallmouth seasons.
- The South Branch of the Raritan River – long, classic runs that are perfect for swinging soft hackles and wets.
- The North Branch of the Raritan River – productive stretches where spey casts help cover water efficiently.
- The Musconetcong River – varied flows and structure ideal for single-hand and two-hand spey setups.
- The Pequest River – smaller in size but well-suited to single-hand spey casting.
These rivers provide excellent opportunities to try Trout Spey techniques close to home.
👉 Don’t miss this unique chance to learn from Tim Flagler and bring new skills to your fishing season. We look forward to seeing you at the Califon Firehouse on September 17 at 7:30 PM!