North 40 Fly Shop eMagazine October 2015 | Page 35

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2wt
3wt
4wt
5wt
6wt

So how do you match up a trout spey rod to your
specific needs? Here are some general guidelines.
This is the little guy, spot on for swinging softies and two inch streamers.
It’s the perfect trout spey rod for a guy who prefers a 4wt single hand and
targets trout in smaller waters. Example: Sage 2109-4 One
Think of the 3 wt spey as the compliment to a 9’ 5wt single hand. It will
likely become the most popular size for trout spey. This is your weapon
for swinging caddis pupa, soft hackles and smaller streamers like little
buggers and Clousers. Also incredible for nymphing. Cushions tippet
down to 5X. Great Choices: Echo Glass 3106-4, Sage 3110-4 One, Winston
Boron III TH MS 3wt
You can still swing your caddis and softies, but the four weight will lift
larger streamers and pair well with sink tips. Cushions tippet down to 4X.
A 4wt trout spey is more in line with an all-round 6wt single. Favorites:
Echo Glass 4108-4, Echo SR4106-4, Sage 4116-4 One, Winston Boron III TH
MS 4wt
A five weight will handle larger flies and larger tips. Think 3X to 0X for
tippet. A five weight trout spey will closely mimic a 7wt single hand in
terms of power. Top Picks: Echo SR5108, Beula