Choose a longer, heavier spey setup for heavy flies and heavy tips when a shorter, lighter rod will not do the job
Choose a longer, heavier spey setup for heavy flies and heavy tips when a shorter, lighter rod will not do the job
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- Topic: Gear
- Original category: Gear and Rigging
- Species: Steelhead
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
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Tip: Choose a longer, heavier spey setup for heavy flies and heavy tips when a shorter, lighter rod will not do the job
How to do it: Use a longer, heavier spey rod for heavy flies and tips that a lighter rod cannot handle
Mistake it fixes: Using a light spey rod for heavy flies and tips
Why it works: Heavy flies and tips require rod power to cast. A longer, heavier rod provides that power.
When it matters most: Spey fishing, rods