Anchored with April Vokey

Anchored Podcast Ep. 289: Michael Rebholz on... the Bonker Spey?

August 5, 2026·1h 52m
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In this episode of Anchored, I sit down with Michael Rebholz to discuss Bonker Spey, his controversial approach to Spey casting that uses a rod-borne anchor by draping the line over the rod.... and then some. Michael explains how he developed the technique, why he believes it can be especially effective in strong wind and when casting heavy flies, and how the fly-casting community responded when he first introduced it. Our conversation expands well beyond Bonkerspey. We explore Michael’s theory on casting panic, the psychology behind learning to cast, the limitations of traditional instruction, and whether the sport needs to reconsider how casting is taught.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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