Get ready to Spey

Yes !!!! It's time to pull out the Spey Rods and get back to casting the two handers again. This year I have a new Spey, It's a RL Winston Boron III 12'9" 7wt. it's soooo light and fast. I will get me another Nautilus Featherlite 7/8 to keep it balanced.  Today was the first time that I really had the time to go out and try some different lines. The Airflo 535gr. Compact Skagit is what I settled on to throw and turn over most Mow Tips with big flies. For my Scandi Line 33ft. 385gr. and a 12 to 15 ft. leader to skate and wake my surface flies.
I'll use my old Redington RS4 13'3 7wt.  for strictly nymphing when the water gets real cold.  I've had a Loop, Beulah and an Echo in the past. But nothing compares to the Sage 7136-4 One, that some thief stole out of my truck a few years back down on the Methow. I really really loved that rod the way it felt in my hands, what it would do with line, and played fish.

But until I can afford another Sage One. I will do my best to fall in love with the Winston. Maybe all that I need is a few fish under my belt with it. Only time will tell.
The Winston is Fast and Smooth recovers quick, and did I mention its lite, something that I can use all day throwing big bugs along ways.
If our STEELHEAD SEASON ON OCTOBER 1 it's only  twelve days away.but we need some rain to bring the metalheads up here. PRAY FOR RAIN