Skagit Revolution Tutorial: Disk 2, Chapter 2: River Left Perry Poke

The River Left Perry Poke Explained – A Powerful Spey Cast for Heavy Sink Tips & Big Flies Purchsae all of Disk 2 here: https://offthegridstudios.com/collections/films-movies/products/skagit-revolution-spey-casting-tutorial-disk-2 The Perry Poke is one of the most efficient and versatile casts in modern spey fishing—especially when fishing deep, slow water with heavy sink tips, large flies, or challenging wind conditions. In this step-by-step tutorial, we break down when and why to use the Perry Poke, and how it compares to casts like the Snap T or Double Spey. You’ll learn how this cast keeps the fly safely below the rod tip, maintains control in crosswinds, and allows for big directional changes with maximum efficiency. This lesson covers: When the Perry Poke is the best choice on the river Why it excels with sink tips and heavy flies How to safely manage anchors in wind Foot positioning, body rotation, and hip engagement Proper anchor placement and the 180-degree rule The mechanics of the lift, rotation, poke, D-loop, and forward cast Common mistakes and how to avoid them Left-hand (southpaw) variations of the cast The Perry Poke is a sustained-anchor cast that rewards patience, finesse, and good fundamentals. While it takes a bit more time to master, it opens up an entirely new range of casting angles and fishing opportunities once dialed in. Whether you’re targeting salmon, steelhead, or fishing demanding water with heavy setups, this cast is a powerful tool to add to your spey casting arsenal.