Sparkies on the mark with his comments. Another reel (but hurry to find one) are the discontued Redington 12/13's. Will hold a ton of 30# backing, will balance a 15' rod nicely, etc., and etc.

And the Good News for Ryan; the Bad News for Fred: Joan says I gotta send the rod back. This is a great rod ... and I can assure you it did stick several fish in the short number of hours I got to use same.

Told the JoanMeister: "I gotta get me one of these!" The "JM" responded: "no you don't, we need window coverings for the new home in Ashland." What do women know?????????

Well, maybe having 9 spey rods now is enough ... or at least til her back is turned.
:>)