Codfather-
I too own a couple spey rods. There are many advantages, but there are also many disadvantages. Ya on the one hand you are gaining casting advantage by not needing back cast room, but a lot of times you over cast your water too. I will recommend you to one of my friends sites for a complete run-down or spey-rod usage. www.flyfishsteelhead.com. Under the stories and articles section there is an article entitled Spey Rod Flyfishing - Advantages and Disadvantages. He makes some really good points.

Tim
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