Simon Gawesworth

Simon Gawesworth is head fly line designer at Rio and one of the most sought after Spey casting instructors in the world. Simon's father taught him to fish at the age of 6. Now 45, he has been teaching fly casting professionally since he was 16.  He has both cast and fished for England in British, European and World Championships and was elected Captain of the England team for the 2003 world Fly Fishing Championships.
Simon is A.P.G.A.I and S.T.A.N.IC. certified in the UK and C.I., Master and T.H.C.I. certified in the U.S. He also sits on the F.F.F. board of Governors and T.H.S.I committee.
Simon's books: Spey Casting & Single-Handed Spey Casting, are regarded as the authoritative works on the subject. The prestigious Summer Steelhead PhD School hosted by The Fly Fishing Shop in Welches, Oregon was designed around Simon Gawesworth. Now in its sixth year, it is sold out and has a waiting list.