09-06-2008, 01:33 PM
My wife and I just got back from a trip to the Salmon River in New York a few weeks ago. We were early for the salmon run, but it was the only time we could go, so we did. We had a guide for 1 day and he had us using switch rods so we could learn to spey cast. I have to say I was very frustrated and didn't do well. But the rods were nice!!!! Thomas and Thomas 11' 7wt rods with Abel reels.
Spey rods, at least the ones I tried, have a very slow action compared to fly rods. The long length and slow action had me totally off. But it was very interesting. When we got back I got a DVD by Mel Krieger on spey casting. Very good video, made it very clear and understandable. I am wanting a spey rod now. We have several tailrace rivers with no room for backcasting. And I want to start catch stripers in the tailraces.
But at the moment, I'm looking around for a float tube. So the spey rod is coming, just on hold for a bit.
No salmon or steelhead in New York, it was too early, but did catch a few brownies and Shirley caught a rainbow.
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Spey rods, at least the ones I tried, have a very slow action compared to fly rods. The long length and slow action had me totally off. But it was very interesting. When we got back I got a DVD by Mel Krieger on spey casting. Very good video, made it very clear and understandable. I am wanting a spey rod now. We have several tailrace rivers with no room for backcasting. And I want to start catch stripers in the tailraces.
But at the moment, I'm looking around for a float tube. So the spey rod is coming, just on hold for a bit.
No salmon or steelhead in New York, it was too early, but did catch a few brownies and Shirley caught a rainbow.
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