Spey Casting Classes with the Legendary Jon Hazlett offered June 20, 2026

Spey Casting guru, fishing guide, Sage and Rio ambassador Jon Hazlett will be instructing two sessions of two handed casting lessons on June 20th. Jon Hazlett is a big name in the scene in general, and especially in Southern Oregon where he calls home.

He will be doing a spey casting clinic on June 20th Locally in the Southern Willamette Valley with two distinct skill classes with two time slots. If you’ve wanted to get in Jon’s books f, but the distance has deterred you, this is a fantastic opportunity.

The morning from 9-12 is an introductory spey class. Great if you’re a beginner or have never even picked up a two handed rod before. The afternoon is an intermediate/advanced class where Jon will help tune up your cast and teach more advanced techniques/theory.

A max of 6 casters, or 6 spots in each class will be available. All equipment will be provided. Anglers are welcome to bring their own rods if they would like. Casting instruction will be on the water at a location to be announced. Space is LIMITED so that Jon can give time and attention to each participant, small classes are Jon’s best way to share his expertise with you.

Class #1: June 20th, 9am-12 Spey Fundamentals ($95) – Spey class for beginners, with the focus being on basic fundamentals, and the introduction of the Double Spey and Snap-T

Class #2: June 20th, 1pm-4pm Intermediate/Advanced Spey ($95) – Spey casters who want to refine their technique, such as the finer points of the D-Loop Stroke, the Single Spey and Snake Roll.

Each class will include hands on instruction, discussion of moderns spey lines, tactics and techniques. John Hazlett has been in and around the two handed rod game since the late 1990s and is an excellent instructor and fly fishing guide. Classes aim to introduce and improve your spey casting skills.

Swing by the shop, or call The Caddis Fly Shop to sign up: 541 342 7005 – Space is limited to 6 casters per session.

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