Ken, In my opinion, both rods are to fast for spey style casting. I think you will find they are better suited to overhead casts. I don't say this based on brand name either, as I own several Orvis rods.
Spey rods that excel in single and double spey casts, snap T or snake roll casts, and other specialty spey style casts should be slow to medium action. Limber. The medium action may help lift a sink tip, but with a little practice even this can be don with the soft rod. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER IN THESE SLOW RODS! If properly used, the reserve power is immense. In a nutshell, I would pass on these two. My opinion. Brian Van Erem [EMAIL PROTECTED] >From: "Ken, Carolyn, Alex, & Hershel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [VFB] Spey rod question >Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 23:09:01 -0800 > >Hi all... > >I'm hoping some of the people on the list will be able to enlighten me on >spey rods. > >I'm hoping to get one for next fishing season. I'll be fishing mainly for >silvers, chum, sockeye, and maybe some steelhead. > >There are two rods I am currently looking at. > >One is the Trident 149 3 piece. It is for a 9 weight line and is supposed >to be tip flex. > >The other is the Redington Red Fly 14 foot 9/10 weight. > >Has anyone on the list had experience with either of these rods. > >The Orvis is normally more expensive than the Red Fly, but I have a line on >one that is on sale. > >Any other suggestions about choosing a spey rod? > >Thanks >Ken MacGillivray >Whitehorse, Yukon _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com
