The Sandy River Spey Clave started in 2001 by Mark Bachmann and Patty Barnes, with the vision to bring anglers together to talk about fly-fishing, conservation and exchange information on spey casting. This event brought people to Oregon from Idaho, Montana, California, Canada and beyond but it ended in 2020.

In 2025 Mia and Marty, who run Little Creek Outfitters, a year around guide service, had the vision to bring back the Clave. With the support of the on-line magazine, Swing the Fly, the Fly Fishers Foundation, Treager Grills, On Point Banking and over 40 exhibitors and 20 presenters from the industry, and over 325 people attending each day, the clave was a huge success!

We are thrilled to continue the tradition and make this event for everyone to come together and have a good time, meet industry professionals and guides, talk about spey casting and fishing, meet new people, and build a community of stewards for our rivers, fish and future generations.