long belly rods

[square tail]

looking to purchase my third spey rod for long bellies and would like any help in choosing the rod rods that i have are old sage 9140 and g loomis skagit rod 13'9 7/8 weight looking in the 9 weight range for the pacific northwest any help would be great thanks :confused:

[SSPey]

my take, 15' rods are really in their element with long belly lines. Too much shorter, and it is difficult for all but the very best casters to fully utilize a long belly taper under real fishing conditions.

sure you can cast long bellies on 13' and 14' rods, but you have to be a pretty good caster to work out that whole taper under fishing conditions.

[Verne]

My favorite long belly rods are the Meiser Highlanders and Loomis GLX Greased Line rods. My Meiser 15' 7/8/9 Highlander is very easy to cast and very versatile.

[Rookiespey]

Do the try before you buy tactic. Spey claves will be happening soon again. You get to try different rods lined properly.
I ordered the Meiser 16' 6/7/8...can't wait 'til it gets here.:thumb:
My two cents.

[Red Shed]

SSpey has nailed it!