If you're in the Seattle area, I'd really suggest a trip to River Run Anglers in Carnation to talk to Aaron (proprietor) and his cohorts. They're all fine speycasters who have a variety of good introductory rods. He'll let you try a bunch of his rods on Saturday morning - he conducts a free casting clave most Saturday mornings and it's a great way to get an free introductory casting lesson as well.
If you're not in the Pugetropolis area, your best bet will be to find the closest shop that specializes in spey tackle and talk to them. There are many fine introductory spey rods out there - from Sage, St Croix, Loop, CND, etc. Try some out and find out what you like - that's the only way. Lots of people will tell you what ~they~ like. Fortunately, THEY won't be casting and fishing your rod - you will. Good Luck! Brian ---- Original Message ---- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Subject: Re: beginner spey rods Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 08:40:32 -0800 >Where do you live? > >Matt > ----- Original Message ----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 8:26 AM > Subject: beginner spey rods > > > I am interested in your opinions on best entry level spey rods and >reels and why. I have absolutely no spey rod experience but need to >evaluate what equipment I will need as I plan to fish the bigger >waters for steelhead and salmon. Advancing age and diminishing >strength are key factors in my need to fish smarter. I'm hoping some >of you can relate to this and also share your opinions about >investing in a spey rod and what resources are available to learn to >fish with a spey rod. > I am interested in your opinions on best entry level spey rods and reels and why. I have absolutely no spey rod experience but need to evaluate what equipment I will need as I plan to fish the bigger waters for steelhead and salmon. Advancing age and diminishing strength are key factors in my need to fish smarter. I'm hoping some of you can relate to this and also share your opinions about investing in a spey rod and what resources are available to learn to fish with a spey rod.
