Picking the Right Spey Fly Rods for Steelhead
Most people first get interested in spey fly rods because they're tired of hitting the bushes behind them every time they try to make a decent cast on a big river. I remember the first time I stood on the banks of the Deschutes, looking at a prime piece of water that was totally unreachable with my standard 9-foot rod. I kept snagging my fly on the alders, getting frustrated, and losing flies left and right. That's usually the moment when you realize those long, two-handed rods aren't just for show—they're practical tools that change how you interact with the water. ...