Bought my first spey!

[jcalderon]

Well, after saving a LONG time to buy a single hand 8wt set up, I promptly changed my mind and returned it in favor of a scott ls2 1408 spey...... I think I made the right choice! Now i just have to figure out how to cast this thing!

[DoubleL]

Congrats on the new rod. I bought the ls2 1307 a couple of months ago and it has become my favorite rod. I paired it with the new AFS heads for summer work and plan on lining it with a skagit head this winter. I haven't played around with too many different line combos yet but have have been told the ls2 rods are versatile.

[jcalderon]

ya, i casted it with a skagit head before i purchased it. I bought a delta spey 8/9 for it......... Have not thrown that line yet. But it was reccomended by a well versed spey fisherman, so i am sure it will work fine.

[pescador do mosca]

Delta 8/9 is spot on on this rod, as well as a 550 skagit with 5 foot cheater and 9 weight Rio tips and equivalent t-14, etc. I have this rod and it is one of the favorites that I have. Very light and and a nice action. Paired with these two lines you ought to be able to fish anywhere. It also handles a Nextcast 75 in 7/8 very nicely for a light load.

Do yourself a favor and get some instruction it will make a world of difference and save you frustration and second thoughts.

Good luck in your new venture!

Jeff

[jcalderon]

one of the great things about this purchase is the fact that at Pacific fly fishers, if you buy a spey set up (rod, reel and line) micheal will spend a half day out there and show you how to use it. Ive seen the guy cast and lets just say I have no problems letting him coach me!