What is your favorite length of Speyrod?
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I'd agree on the 14 footers. In two sections (rigged) they
slide into my VW Jetta very nicely.
As well stated be ST69 elsewhere ... one never knows where one may take his lunch.
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slide into my VW Jetta very nicely.
As well stated be ST69 elsewhere ... one never knows where one may take his lunch.
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Speybum,
It depends on the size of the river I'm fishing. On the smallest rivers like the Samishj i use an 11 foot single hander that G.Loomis no longer makes. On smaller rivers like the forks of the Sky or forks of the Stilly, I prefer a 13 footer. On the larger rivers like the Skagit, Thompson, mainstem Sky etc. I prefer a 15 foot 8/9 weight in the summer and my 16 foot 11 weight in winter.
I sure would like to see a fast action 17 or 18 foot 11 weight made to use on these bigger rivers in winter, better mending and line control along with easier long lining.
It depends on the size of the river I'm fishing. On the smallest rivers like the Samishj i use an 11 foot single hander that G.Loomis no longer makes. On smaller rivers like the forks of the Sky or forks of the Stilly, I prefer a 13 footer. On the larger rivers like the Skagit, Thompson, mainstem Sky etc. I prefer a 15 foot 8/9 weight in the summer and my 16 foot 11 weight in winter.
I sure would like to see a fast action 17 or 18 foot 11 weight made to use on these bigger rivers in winter, better mending and line control along with easier long lining.
After some very careful consideration I have determined that I think the best or should i say most useable rods are from 13'6" to14'6" in 8-9weights.
Lighter-shorter rods certainly do have their place but I have found that on larger rivers the tendency is to use them as a larger rod which 1 pushed them outside their performance envelope and 2 makes the angler work harder than if he were using a longer larger rod. Sure I can take a 13ft 7wt and cast it 120 feet but that is not what they are designed for and not what they are good at.
15 foot is the maximum lenghth spey rod I would ever use I am sure just as there are applications for short light rods there are applications for long heavy rods most of which is salmon and winter steelheading. I don't fish for salmon and
the winter run fishing I do does not take extremely long casts (even on big rivers) all of which can easily be done with rods 14-15 feet in a 9weight. I might feel different if I was throwing 3.5 in brass tubeflies but I'm not.
anyway thats what I think and it's just my opinion.
Lighter-shorter rods certainly do have their place but I have found that on larger rivers the tendency is to use them as a larger rod which 1 pushed them outside their performance envelope and 2 makes the angler work harder than if he were using a longer larger rod. Sure I can take a 13ft 7wt and cast it 120 feet but that is not what they are designed for and not what they are good at.
15 foot is the maximum lenghth spey rod I would ever use I am sure just as there are applications for short light rods there are applications for long heavy rods most of which is salmon and winter steelheading. I don't fish for salmon and
the winter run fishing I do does not take extremely long casts (even on big rivers) all of which can easily be done with rods 14-15 feet in a 9weight. I might feel different if I was throwing 3.5 in brass tubeflies but I'm not.
anyway thats what I think and it's just my opinion.
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speybum
My favorite Spey rod is my Sage 7141 with 4 sections.
I can cast that rod all day with a Mid Spey Line and most of the day with a Wind Cutter. It will handle any Steelhead or big trout in N. Kali or SW Oregon. Yet a powerful Rogue River half pounder still gives you a battle. I am disappointed that Rio will not be coming out with a Grand Spey line for this great rod.
My second favorite rod is the Sage 10151 with 4 sections. With bigger fish and very windy situations, it is a better tool than the 7141. However, after about one hour's use, I need to rest my old arms and damaged shoulder. Also, the longer and stiffer rod handles wind and high water flow better.
I have a friend who wants to only use the longer rods, and he can't wait for someone to come out with 17' or 18' Euro style rods.
My favorite Spey rod is my Sage 7141 with 4 sections.
I can cast that rod all day with a Mid Spey Line and most of the day with a Wind Cutter. It will handle any Steelhead or big trout in N. Kali or SW Oregon. Yet a powerful Rogue River half pounder still gives you a battle. I am disappointed that Rio will not be coming out with a Grand Spey line for this great rod.
My second favorite rod is the Sage 10151 with 4 sections. With bigger fish and very windy situations, it is a better tool than the 7141. However, after about one hour's use, I need to rest my old arms and damaged shoulder. Also, the longer and stiffer rod handles wind and high water flow better.
I have a friend who wants to only use the longer rods, and he can't wait for someone to come out with 17' or 18' Euro style rods.
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When and Where.
B&W 17'6" Spey in the Spring 4 piece
B&W 15 Spey early Summer 3 piece
Sage 13'6" Deveron summer 4piece
B&W Spey in Autumn 3 piece
Depression has set in today the Spey has shut. Have to wait till February 2003 . Oh Oh Oh
Malcolm
When and Where.
B&W 17'6" Spey in the Spring 4 piece
B&W 15 Spey early Summer 3 piece
Sage 13'6" Deveron summer 4piece
B&W Spey in Autumn 3 piece
Depression has set in today the Spey has shut. Have to wait till February 2003 . Oh Oh Oh
Malcolm
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