Skagitmaster Featuring Ed Ward

Directed by Jeff Mishler
Running time: 120 minutes

Ed Ward has many nicknames: Zen Master, Laser Jedi Knight, Obi Wan, the Skagit Guru—to all he humbly replies, “Hey, I’m just a guy who likes to fish.” Yeah, right. From the remote steelhead rivers of Kamchatka to Alaska to his home waters of the Pacific Northwest, Ed simply goes fishing and draws an entourage in the process. His reputation as an innovative salmon and steelhead angler and fly designer is global. He advises rod and line manufacturers in the development of products to complement Skagit casting and make casting with a two-handed rod an efficient, effective and pleasurable experience. Filmed widely on the Sauk, Skagit, Grand Ronde and Kanektok rivers, included are: easy-to-follow demonstrations by of various Skagit poke, Skagit double and C-Spey casts; Ed tying his famous Intruder fly; Skagit casting with switch rods for trout and other species, line-splicing techniques, and more.