Rod for the Clearwater

[Nico-S.]

Hello everybody,

I've moved to Pullman and I've been fishing the Clearwater river. I have no experience regarding spey rods but I'd like to buy one to fish this river. I'm very interested in trying this style of fishing.
Also, that rod will be used for browns in my country (Argentina) when I go back in about a year.
Which rod number would you suggest? How good are the TFO and Echo rods?

:thumb:

Thank you very much.

[shawn k]

get a hold of mjc on this board he owns red shed fly shop on the clearwater
and he will hook you up with the right rods for the clear water. Also cabelas is closing out their sage spey rods. I would buy the 8136 or 9140 or 9141 for fishing the clearwater.

[Red Shed]

Howdy Nico,

The TFO and Echo rods are very good. When matched with the proper line weight they cast great, are 4 piece for easy portability, are priced right, and have the best "NO BS" no fault fast turn around warranties out there.

If you come down to the shop I can set you up with something to test drive on the water. This will cost you nothing except the trip down, unless of course you find something you like.:cool:

I have around 50 two handers in stock so you should be able to find something that will work for you.

As to rods good for the Clearwater, there are people fishing all lengths of two handers but I think 14' and 15' rods are the best with floating lines until Thanksgiving.

[FLGator]

Nico,
Head down to the Red Shed in Peck, ID. Mike has the best service in the industry and can get you set up. No BS and no pretense. He and his service continue to earn my hard earned dollar...every single time.

Chris

[Panhandle]

Save yourself the time, money, and bullshit.... next time down there test drive some of Mike's rods and pick up a package- you'll get the right rod for yourself and save money.

[FLGator]

Nico,
I was thinking a little bit more about your situation... Can you describe the rivers and the brown trout you'll be fishing for at home?

You may be better served by purchasing a spey/switch rod suited perfectly for targeting your home waters/fish and using it to make due for the time you are going to be fishing the Clearwater.

Depending on your situation at home, one of Meiser's (or Beulah's) switch rods might be ideal. Perhaps even one of the lighter, shorter spey rods such as the Loomis 13' 4" Loomis Metolius 5/6.

Lots depends on your targeted use at home.

Let us know.

Chris

[Panhandle]

on Gators note, Loop makes a sweet switch rod too. The swithches are something I'm getting increasingly interseted in for larger trout rivers using tips and streamers. Finding one that doesn't fold under the length of the rod and wieght of the tip and fly is a chore.

[Nico-S.]

I'm planning to use the rod for sea run browns and golden dorado at home. Most of that fishing will be done with heavy sink tips and some giant flies in the case of golden dorado. This will be an alternative rod to my single handeds, not my first option.

I have no experience with two-handed rods, a friend of mine uses an european style from Sage (12' 6'', 8 weight) and he's very happy about it. I don't want to spend so much money in my first spey rod, so Sage is out of scope.

I will be receiving a Diamondback (8 weight) from a friend in California in the next few days, it's borrowed. I will learn with this one and se how things go, but I still need to buy a rod.

Thank you all for the information.

:)

[FLGator]

In that case I recommend you check out something in the 13-13' 6" 8 wt class. Both TFO and Echo make rods in this class that are capable of throwing heavy tips and large flies. Mike at the Red Shed sells them both. Take his offer and head on down for a test drive.
Chris

[FlyShopKristin]

In that case I recommend you check out something in the 13-13' 6" 8 wt class. Both TFO and Echo make rods in this class that are capable of throwing heavy tips and large flies. Mike at the Red Shed sells them both. Take his offer and head on down for a test drive.
Chris

I agree! I cast an Echo rod last week - i think the 13'6 Classic model with a Rio Skagit line - with a sink tip - it cast like a dream. TFO is a great, solid choice too.

Go see Mike!!