The Highlander SX single handers will have grip assemblies typical of any 10’0” single hand rod, with a 2.5” fighting butt (as shown in the image above) They are ideal for correctly grain matched OPST Commando heads, the Scientific Anglers Spey Lite integrated Scandi lines … Longer rods make it easier to Spey cast with single hand rods. It cannot be beat. Thanks for the advice. Yet, within the subtle differences between rod/line designs and casting methods, there is an interesting divergence in actual fishing application. Fishing the two-hand rod has improved my single-hand casting and I find I can use a some of spey casts on the short rod; such as the switch and single-spey casts. Most of the time, when people hear the words ‘spey casting,’ they immediately think of two-handed rods. Spey casts use different methods to form the D loop and load the rod but are very similar and add a whole lot of extra power and distance. Advantages of spey casting and why you should learn to cast a two-handed rod and how to apply these casts to a single hand fly rod. It just does not translate into spey language. Two parallel systems. RIO, with its new InTouch Single Handed spey line recently joined the party with one of the first integrated lines designed specifically for spey casting with single hand rods. Great info on the New School Spey set ups! Fishing the two-hand rod has improved my single-hand casting and I find I can use a some of spey casts on the short rod; such as the switch and single-spey casts. It is just so efficient. Thanks for the advice. OPST also has 7.5' and 5' tips available which pair well with shorter spey/switch rods as well as single hand rods. With single hand fly rods and fly lines, there is a pretty straight forward system: a 5wt fly line goes on a 5wt rod, a 6wt fly line goes on a 6wt rod, and so on. John, Thanks! What you describe doing – single hand spey, spey, overhead – is exactly what the Ambush was designed for and it will turnover heavy, long nymph rigs. Feeling every move, nudge, and take leads directly to catching more fish. You check the model numbers on the butt of the rod to make sure you didn’t string up an extra short 7 ½ or 8 foot rod by mistake. There are two ways to set up a single hand Spey rod 1) the head system, or 2) an integrated line. Skagit vs Scandi Heads – Keeping it Simple, Captains for Clean Water: A Mission That Holds Water, Deneki Custom Fly Series: Andros South Shrimp, Deneki Chronicles: Spey Casting Tips – Anchor Placement. 6wt in two-handed/spey doesn't equal 6wt single-handed. One of the easiest and most useful casts for the single-hand angler is the Double Spey. The first 10’ are quite light, giving the line quite a bit of presentation, but after that it’s quite a heavy and thick to allow the line to water load well. It feels so light and SHORT. Now, there are so many qualified spey-casting instructors that can make learning and using correct casting methods a breeze, there is really no excuse to not learn or improve your spey casting skills. Spey lines are usually lines that have a fairly long head length - something in excess of 50 ft, and usually with an integrated running line. In this reawakening, spey casting has taken a front seat and now drives fly angling in the anadromous world. Mar 17, 2020 #31 serious blast from the past. Specialist gear is not required, however in some situations (tight surrounds, heavier tips and flies, sustained anchor casting ) a short skagit head will make life a lot easier. In a nutshell, a modern switch rod is designed to be cast as both a single-handed and two-handed rod. The Single Handed Spey line from Rio represents a 2 line size bump in terms of grain weight. The single spey cast, as with the spey rod and line will teach you all you need to know to reach that big hungry fish 55 yards away. Fishing the two-hand rod has improved my single-hand casting and I find I can use a some of spey casts on the short rod; such as the switch and single-spey casts. M. Mark Kadoshima Active Member . http://www.jpflyfishing.tv - This video was created for fly fisherman that wish to improve their odds in catching with a single-handed fly rod. Don’t get me wrong. Another Spey vs. Mar 17, 2020 #32 Age jokes about … Both the Skagit and Scandi Lite are in my opinion the ideal evolution of the ultra compact head design taken to the required next level with a trouble free, ideal diameter integrated running line. I'm wanting the correct set up from backing => tippet. Most are 2-5 weight and perfect for anglers that want to spey cast for trout on rivers with streamers. Instead of trying to get rid of some of them, I just try to find some good (inventive) way of using them for the overall good of my fishing. With these casts, an angler will be able to make a cast in any river position and in any wind condition. Spey Casting Tackle. You can make any spey casts with a single-hand rod. At 11', they are the shortest of the ultra-short Skagit heads on the market, making them exceptional for Spey casts with single-handed rods. Heck, we refer to two-handed fly rods as ‘spey rods’ for a reason! Straight lines keeps you InTouch with the bait! It is a cross between a single-handed fly rod and a two-handed Spey rod. With the popularity of long rods and all the new line configurations a whole new world has opened up to the fly angler. Reactions: StraitsOnTheFly. Two-Handed Spey casting can require longer two-handed fly rods with specially tapered lines that allow for a variety of easy casts resulting in longer distances. For switch rods, lengths of less than 11' are ideal. A single hand rod, except in the hands of a tournament caster, is just too difficult to make cast after cast and firmly control the line in this situation. Both employ lightweight, medium-length, two-hand fly rods and shooting head fly lines. The Single Handed Spey line has been designed to be a fantastic tool for anglers that prefer/need to perform roll and single-handed Spey casts. It’s a powerful cast that works when you are casting from river right, if you’re a right-hand caster. Here is what I wish. So when fishing some of those mountain streams that eventually open up into larger pools and runs, you’ll find this floating line fits the bill for all types of casts. Your email address will not be published. I have made a promise to myself to fish more with my 9 footer. This large range is due to the spey casting style used. Every shake of the fish’s head is felt in the cork, not absorbed through the length of the rod. Whether you fish it single hand or with two it has its advantages and opens up areas that were unfishable with traditional casting. Switch rods are usually between 10 and 12 feet long. WFF Supporter. Single hand rod thread... Thread starter Peter Pancho; Start date Jul 26, 2003; 1; 2; 3; Next. Simply put, these two styles are exactly how they sound, one you cast with one hand the other you cast with two hands. Those of you who haven’t watched a lot of Monty Python or Premier League soccer may have a bit of trouble with Andrew’s accent, but luckily he mimes the proper motions several times. 6wt in two-handed/spey doesn't equal 6wt single-handed. See for yourself why spey casting and fly fishing has grown in popularity throughout the North America. Eliminating the hinge in the line with the 3 densities allows constant contact and feel of the fly. The Rio Intouch Single Handed Spey creates this feeling where you can feel the energy of your cast all the way into your reel. You can cast them overhead using one hand or you can use the bottom handle with your other hand to do different Spey casts (think fancy roll casts). A switch rod is a style of fly rod. In spey, we speak in terms of "grain weight". Peter Pancho Active Member . The most common Spey casts include the “Double Spey”, “Single Spey”, as well as “Circle/Snap-T”, and “Snake Roll”. This extra length gives an angler the advantage of being able to present and control the fly at longer ranges and greater depths than with shorter single-hand fly rods. That was fun reading through from a time pre-me. That is admittedly broad. We tested the 200- through 275-grain Skagit Trout Max lines with Redington's 3-weight Hydrogen Trout Spey ($350) and found a sweet spot with the 250-grain head. March 22, 2016 March 29, 2016 Tim Rawlins single hand skagit, single hand spey, Skagit Casting, Spey Casting, Spey fishing I have not invested in an OPST Commando head , yet, because I shot my wad on a Carron competition rod and a fabulous Galeforce shooting head … Between 10'6" and 11'6" long, switch rods are shorter than traditional spey rods and longer than most single-hand rods. We often get the question in the shop what is the difference between spey and switch rods? I started catching a lot of fish. Longer rods make it easier to Spey cast with single hand rods. I’d actually describe it as a really, really , aggressive Triangle Taper. They are definitely NOT the same line, however. It is a cross between a single-handed fly rod and a two-handed Spey rod. Rio In Touch Single Hand Spey line. Most rods that are considered "trout spey" rods are in the 2-5 weight range and are capable of throwing streamers up to size #4 depending on the particular rod and type of shooting head. They are designed to be cast with two hands and offer the angler an easy and graceful way to make long casts gracefully with little effort. The Advantages of a Switch Fly Rod. They are essentially switch rods designed to be cast two-handed for trout. You can also make overhead casts with a spey rod, although there are some good reasons not to make a habit of it. First lets briefly discuss rods, single-hand fly rods versus double-hand fly rods. You can cast the lines with them just fine, but you lose a lot of that easy flow that Skagit lines are famous for. The versi-tips are classified as a two-handed product. Photo: Kyle Shea. Sizes Available : WF4F - WF8F Delivery Information The new line has already taken home accolades, winning "Best New Fly Line" at EFTTEX 2015. Which rod do you choose? Two hands are better than one! Confused yet? In a nutshell, a modern switch rod is designed to be cast as both a single-handed and two-handed rod. The Advantages of a Switch Fly Rod. It wasn’t until 1991, that I started exploring the use of the “long-rod”. Also at least in the fishing I do lots of times i need the fly to be fishing and swinging slowly and properly immediately when it hit the water, no time for mending. fishing for trout mostly on the Lower Sacramento River in Anderson, CA. Now, it is rare to see a single-hand rod on the river. Two parallel systems. 1 of 3 Go to page. However almost all of the casting pointers discussed will be utilized with both styles of fly-casting so it’s a good idea to stay up to date! Switch rods are usually between 10 and 12 feet long. On small waters the single handed rod rules but every- where else the double hander will give you the edge every time. The InTouch Single Handed Spey line has been designed to be a fantastic tool for anglers that prefer/need to perform roll and single-handed Spey casts. Confused yet? These rods are designed to allow anglers to spey cast with lightweight two-handed rods for trout. Once the spey casting basics are achieved, you can now apply them to the shorter single handed fly rods matched with properly tapered fly lines. Yep. SBT reminds me of a Skagit line – a blunt instrument that works really well for chucking a lot of weight. In spey, we speak in terms of "grain weight". Soon, more anglers were coming into my fly shop curious about the extra-long rods. I've been casting single hands for 25 years. I plan to start with good old fashioned single-handed fly-casting and then move on towards spey-casting and double-handed rods in later posts. Spey fishing has a few more parts and terminology compared to single hand fishing, however, it gives you more options and more ways to fish various flies with just one rod.