Anchored Podcast Ep. 8: Simon Gawesworth on RIO Fly Lines

Simon Gawesworth On RIO Fly Lines
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Simon Gawesworth is originally from England. He came to America for RIO Products, where he eventually became the company’s marketing manager. Simon is the face behind RIO’s Modern Spey Casting DVD, the author of two successful spey casting books, and a world-class instructor renowned for his proficient teaching style and casting ability.

In this episode of Anchored we discuss his upbringing, fly lines, and fly casting.

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Length: 01:22:49

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