It does take some getting used to a sppey rod. Ii'mm still learning and still fiighting to forget my single handed castinn. I find thtai I try to muscle the rod like I do witha douule haul method Ii overload th rod and the cast fals quite short. But when I relax and just go with th flow, I get distance. Iit's had to learn on your own, Ii'm having a friend show me the ropes.

Want a kindof inexpensive spey outfit? Go with the Ccabela's brand. They are mmade by St Croiix I o believe and are nice rods. Come with linne, SA reel, and rod for under $400. Ii have the 14' 9wt Ccabela's and love iit.

Hhey Wayne. You sure tha it was aa SA system 2 7/8 wt reel for $38.99???? That's a $180 reel. You suure it's nnot an Okuma or a system 1? If thaat's the case I'm running down there to get a couple.

I agree, you can get by with the single handers. But there are quite a few stretches of rivers I fish that I'd love to swing a fly through, but Have virtually NO backkcast room. either past the sot up or grabbed the hardware/convenional gear. Once I get really proficient I'll bring it out alot.