Here at Raft and Fly we have painstakingly reviewed some of the best trout spey rods on the market in our own personal shootouts. Actually it wasn't that painful we love swinging flies. We know trying to come up with a perfectly balanced rod, reel, and skagit or scandi head combination isn't easy so we have put together a few outfits which you can also find here to help you hit the water and are always on sale. Have a question about a rod, reel, and line combination? Feel free to shoot us a message.
Grips: Features twp grip styles with composite inserts
Reel Seat: Black anodized reel seat
Warranty: Echo Lifetime Warranty
Fast actions and versatile sizes make the SR series the best stick for two-handed bug slingers that prefer a shorter rod. The #3-5 models are ideal for trout (and smallmouth!) everywhere, while the #6-8 handle larger anadromous fish with authority. Slick cosmetics and bombproof componentry help solidify the SR as the fishiest switch rod on the water.
Have your cake and eat it, too! The new Echo Swing Switch and Spey rods feature crisp actions and perfect power to fit a wide range of casting strokes and fishing situations without breaking the bank. Unique switch rod sizes are dialed in for real fishing situations where you need serious backbone but don’t have the space for a full-sized spey. Swinging, skating or chucking bobbers – the new Swing is ready to play.
Four piece travel design
Blank: Gloss blue steel
Action: Med Fast
Tube: Fabric-covered rod case & sock
Guides: SIC stripping guides and hard chrome snake guides
Grips: Features three grip styles with composite inserts and pressure points
Reel Seat: Black anodized reel seat
Warranty: Echo Lifetime Warranty
Tim’s fast action two hander. Built with a beefy butt section for those abrupt, bottom-hand power applications. Touch and go to Skagit casting, floating lines to big sink tips. It’s dialed.
When the bugs aren’t hatching and you want to fish sub surface, two-handed trout rods open up a whole new world of possibilities. They’re not just fun to cast, Trout Spey rods offer line control and the ability cast in tight quarters that leave your nine foot rod in the dust. With a modest action and power these rods are equally at home flicking an emerger off the rod tip or chucking a Skagit head with some serious tungsten at the end. ECHO Trout Spey are the most advanced, lightest two hand rods we have ever made.
If you're looking for a fly rod with extended reach and a bit more heft than the 3-weight version, the Clearwater 4-Weight 11'4" trout Spey rod is your answer. Add a new dimension to your approach to trout and light bass fishing. Think of the water you could cover, not to mention the fun of fighting trout or even smallies on a long, light fly rod. Reach out with a dry fly and control the drift with extended reach, or add a light dropper rig. Tailwaters, big riffles—the possibilities are endless for a remarkably small investment. The new Clearwater® Rod Series is not just a cosmetic facelift, but a complete overhaul from the ground up by our Vermont rod designers. Everything has changed except the value. It's still the best fly rod you can buy for the money, but with a significant upgrade in performance and looks in a comprehensive series that covers every angler from small stream addicts to Skagit slinging two-handers. Each rod was designed with a purpose-built profile and action to handle the kind of fishing the rod model would be traditionally used for, from medium-action small stream rods to medium-fast freshwater rods and fast-action big game rods.
11'4" 4-weight
Blanks are black chrome with white accents
Quick rod identifier on the blank
Chrome snake and stripping guide with a ceramic insert
Full black nickel aluminum reel seats
Two-handed foregrip and fighting butt have composite grips for durability
The Mission Two-Handed 4-Weight 11'4" trout spey is the culmination of years of field testing and input from some of the best two hand anglers. Perfect for swinging dries on a scandi or emergers skagit. The Orvis Mission Two-Handed Rod Series is a comprehensive American-made series encompassing the two-handed casting spectrum from compact and versatile 11-foot rods to big-water 14 and 15-foot models. Mission rods are the result of Helios 3 design advancement techniques, tested by experts from the Pacific Northwest to Europe. Helios 3 construction design dampens vibrations making casts easier and more accurate with an inherent autocorrect that allows even a mediocre cast to be rescued by these rods. The increased hoop strength we obtain by using H3 construction means less energy lost and more efficient energy transfer. It is easier to develop fluid power in the cast with less effort, because the rods dampen quicker with no wobble, shooting long casts with accurate presentation. Made in USA.
11'4" 4-weight, 4-piece rod
Blanks are matte olive with orange accents
Quick rod identifier on the blank
Composite cork on grip in high wear areas
Chrome snake and stripping guide with a SiC insert
Reel seat is downlocking, self-indexing, with a solid aluminum barrel
Comes with orange aluminum rod tube with black anodized cap and collar
25-Year Guarantee
Made in USA
The Mission rods from Orvis are well-designed Spey and Switch rods made for anglers who prefer versatility and all water performance. Built with Helios 3 Technology, these rods feature a Medium-Fast action blank and accommodate a variety of casting styles. Practical features including composite cork in high-wear areas make these rods efficient and extremely durable. If you’re in the market for a new Spey rod, whether you’re a beginner or an expert, these rods are some of the smoothest on the market.
Blank
Helios 3 Technology - The Mission rods are built on the back of Helios 3 technology and construction. Orvis has built the Mission rods to have a strategically reinforced rod blank to maximize strength without increased overall weight. Helios 3 tech creates a blank that tracks beautifully, takes a truer path to the target, and can land a fly accurately from anywhere.
Guides
Hard Chrome Stripping Guides w/SiC Insert - Hard chrome stripping guides keep the Mission rods lightweight and functional. These guides feature a SiC insert for minimal line friction and added durability.
Hard Chrome Snake Guides - Hard chrome snake guides are a classic in contemporary fly fishing and there’s a reason most major manufacturers use these guides… they’re simple, effective, and stand up to weather and wear.
Reel Seat
Type III Anodized Aluminum w/Double Downlocking Component - The reel seat on the Mission combines durability and craftsmanship. Grey anodized aluminum ensures maximum strength and a solid aluminum insert keeps the rod sleek and stylish. A double dowlocking component anchors large reels in place during long days on the water.
Rod Tube
Aluminum Rod Tube - The Mission comes with an Orange rod tube that sports catchy black Orvis lettering. This Mission-specific tube protects the rod on the water and during travel and storage.
Warranty
The Orvis 25-Year Guarantee - As of 5/8/2019, Orvis rods fall under the one-of-a-kind Orvis Guarantee. If broken within a quarter-century of purchase, Orvis vows to fix your rod. If they cannot fix the rod, Orvis will replace it regardless of circumstance. Normal wear and tear, accidental breakage, misuse and mistreatment along with anything else resulting in a broken rod are all covered in the Orvis 25-Year Guarantee. No questions asked. If Orvis cannot fix your broken rod and the rod has been discontinued, they will replace it with a current rod-model of equal value.
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.
