I think Dana's question is missing the mark. It's not what was your first spey that's important to a beginner like myself, it's "what would be your first spey knowing what you know now and whats available on the market now?"
In my case I''d be interested in recommendations for lighter, shorter dryline summer steelhead rods that would work for a first rod. I've spent time borrowing and fishing rods and taking lessons and I know that a medium fast progressive action with a recessed butt works best for me right now, but that may change as I progress. I'd like to purchase a rod that will stay in my quiver for dryline summer runs (Norcal, So Oregon) on medium sized rivers (say 12'6" 6/7wt).
In my case I''d be interested in recommendations for lighter, shorter dryline summer steelhead rods that would work for a first rod. I've spent time borrowing and fishing rods and taking lessons and I know that a medium fast progressive action with a recessed butt works best for me right now, but that may change as I progress. I'd like to purchase a rod that will stay in my quiver for dryline summer runs (Norcal, So Oregon) on medium sized rivers (say 12'6" 6/7wt).