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Would like to tap into some of the experience on these Spey Pages. I am searching for "the best line" to suit my style of Speying for Steelhead in the 2 big Michigan Rivers I will use my Spey Rig. I am one of the "nuts" loving the extreme winter temps and swinging flies for winter Steelhead. Must get down deep and most often an average depth of 10'-11' in the guts of the runs in structured bottom areas. Water temps average from 33 f deg. to 36 f deg. much of the winter. The flows during the late winter and early spring can be very heavy(often needing 100 lbs of anchor to hold drift boat on upriver side and 50/70 on downside). I can't relate to the rivers in the PNW as I've never been out there. Also, I know there are many conditions and casting styles which mean different "bests" to different casters. I just want to give as much info in order to get the most input as to what you would recommend. I will say, guessing, the majority of casts will be 70'/80' long...many less. I presently have a RIO Windcutter Spey 9/10/11 w/tips. I have already purchased a 300gr RIO BB as well as a 550gr SA Deep Water Express. Yes, I am really scratchin' my fanny to get proficient with lifting these tips up to the surface to get a good D Loop & cast. Now, all said, please give me your input as to what line(s) might be a better set up and why for me. Thanking you in advance for your help. Best, Stiver