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Post by lockport1850 on Aug 4, 2011 18:52:43 GMT -6
Can anyone recommend an affordable two-handed rod? I'd like to try spey casting but I'm not sure if I want to spend the real big dollars on my first rod.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2011 17:23:56 GMT -6
Picking 'the right spey' unfortunately is not the most affordable thing at times. However, there are a few under or around 300$ options that will do the deed well, like:
Any of the 7/8wt's from these brands would be great for the larger rivers in manitoba like the red, winnipeg, assiniboine, etc.
Echo's DH or TR Spey -- m.s.r.p~349.99 Amundson's Wind Warrior Spey -- m.s.r.p~279.99 TFO Deer Creek -- ~349.99
There's the St. Croix Switch rods that I believe m.s.r.p somewhere in the low to mid 200$ range. I've heard some decent reviews, but would recommend learning two-handed casting on a spey rod, before learning on a switch rod... The casting styles are very different.
You may also want to check the classifieds on sites like speypages.com, as some people on that site are very knowledgable on the subject and there is also the odd great deal floating around.
One thing you can also consider if distance is the main thing you're after is looking into some lines out there that allow 'single-hand spey casting. If you have a faster action single hand stick, you could load it with an Airflo 40+, or Beulah Elixer SH Spey line. These lines load medium-fast and fast action single hand rods phenomenally and can chuck a duck a country mile, both single hand spey, and over hand casting. Much cheaper than investing in an entire new rig and it will give you more than enough distance and the ability to throw some heavier tips/poly leaders.
It's really a whole new ball game getting into the spey side of things. But, it is very rewarding and I can say when river fishing I have never had my fly in the water as much as I have when fishing a two-handed rod..
Good luck!
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Post by lockport1850 on Aug 6, 2011 22:21:59 GMT -6
Andy,
Thanks for all the great advice, and taking the time for the detailed response. I think I will try this casting technique with my current single hand rods and the line you suggested.
It seems as though $300-$400 is the starting point for most of these rods, so I may just bite the bullet on that next season.
I've searched on Cabelas.com and they do have some affordable options for starter rods. May give one of those a try. Will report back.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2011 15:54:38 GMT -6
There are also a number of youtube videos and publications out there that are well worth checking out. Simon Gawesworth's book " Single-Handed Spey Casting: Solutions to Casts, Obstructions, Tight Spots, and Other Casting Challenges of Real-Life Fishing" is absolutely awesome and you should be able to find a copy of it floating around for a good deal on Amazon.com. Single-hand spey casting is useful for far too many situations. It'll open up all sorts of new water for you on both lakes and rivers. Good luck!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2012 8:43:37 GMT -6
Allen FlyFishing has just produced a Two-Hander called the Olympic that has good reviews and is in the same price range as the Echo and TFO. I have several of their reels and one of their rods and I am very pleased with the quality. www.allenflyfishing.com/olympic-rod-series/
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2012 23:10:19 GMT -6
Anglers Roost offers rods for a paltry (around) $100, usually around 90 to 110.
Sure fit and finish are not Sage, but form what I have read (even on Spey Pages) are perfectly functional.
I have one, but am waiting on a line to give it a shot. Never used a two hander before, but I cannot wait.
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