Through our own lengthy testing, we've put together a fantastic and affordable trout spey outfit that is also easy to pickup and performs out of the box. Featuring the tough TFO NTR III reel made of machined T6 6061 aluminum (same stuff as your raft frame) paired with an OPST 225 grain Commando head and our own recipe of OPST's D2 tips and Float.
Included:
Rod: TFO Pro III 4wt 11'0" TH
Reel: TFO NTR III Black
40lb Dacron Backing
Running Line: OPST Lazar
Tips:
OPST 7.5' Full Float
OPST 4' Float/4' Sink
OPST 2' Float/6' Sink
TFO Pro III 4wt TH Description
Modernized and styled in a way to fit the modern angling scene, while keeping the performance and efficiency true to its past. The Pro III series rods are a moderate action taper, which is both easy to load and cast, while being powerful enough to confidently land fish.
Whether you are looking for a lightweight trout spey rod, an indicator/chuck and duck style rod for the Great Lakes, or a longer rod for shooting heads and sinking lines, the Pro III TH has you covered.
Pro III two-handed rods feature composite cork with EVA foam accents and black, fully anodized aluminum reel seats. The rods are topped with appropriately sized SiC style stripping guides and double-foot, anodized snake guides.
All Pro III rods are packaged in a labeled rod sock and rod tube.
The Pro III series delivers exceptional casting performance and efficiency that when combined with TFO’s full lifetime warranty make them the perfect choice for anglers seeking an attractive, skill refining tool.
ECHO Trout Spey 3wt Setup Outfit - Ion or Battenkill Reel
TS-4110-Outfit-Ion
Regular price
$675.86
Sale price
$609.00
Save $66.86
What's included: ECHO Trout Spey 3wt 11'0", Orvis Battenkill Disc IV 7/9wt reel or Ion 6/7wt reel, OPST Lazar 35lb running line, OPST Commando Head 225 grain, 3 Rio i/MOW tips
Through our own research and input from renowned professional guides we have put together a trout spey outfit that will truly perform on the water.
Gear List:
Rod: The Echo Trout Spey is the culmination of years of research. Built to be lighter and crisper but maintaining just the right amount of flex and soul to feel each take. A unique cigar style upper grip feels more natural for delicate presentations.
Reel (Your Choice) Orvis Battenkill Disc IV or Echo Ion 6/7:
Option 1: Orvis Battenkill Disc IV 7/9wt. In order to balance the Echo Trout Spey 4wt we had to go with the Disc version instead of the Click-Pawl so the rod felt just right in hand at 5.9 ounces. Built out of aircraft 6061 T-6 aluminum, Battenkill reels will last a lifetime and taking a beating.
Option 2: Echo Ion 6/7wt. It would be hard to argue that there is a better reel on the market today at the price point of the Echo Ion. Built from a durable alloy the Ion carries a 12 month warranty and is a more affordable option that will last years to come.
Running Line: Having fished every running line under the sun we have found OPST Lazar line to be the best shooting line out there.
Head: What can we say, OPST has become the industry leader in trout spey lines for good reason. Fewer grains are necessary than other skagit head on the market due to the heads profile thus adding a little grace and better presentation.
Tips: Yes 3 tips!
MOW T-8 10' Float for skating dries and soft hackles
iMOW T-8 10' 7.5 float/ 2.5 sink for swinging an emergers or working a boulder garden
iMOW T-8 10' 2.5' float / 7.5' sink creating a smooth natural transition of your fly line to search the depths or swing streamers.