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Yes—Orvis Mission Spey fly rods are some of the best two-handed rods available. This collection of Spey rods was designed from the ground up to be lighter and deliver more power into each cast, so you can swing flies all day without fatigue.
The overall best length for a full Spey fly rod is 13 feet, which delivers the most power and line control for traditional Spey casting on big rivers. While either a 12- or 11-foot Spey rod also makes a great choice, they’re designed for more specific applications like smaller trout rivers.
A 7-weight is the best and most versatile Spey rod weight. With a 7-weight, you can target traditional two-handed fishing species, like salmon and steelhead, or even some big browns on large rivers. But the best Spey rod weight really depends on how you intend to use the rod. If you’re mostly trout fishing, then look at a 3- or 4-weight trout Spey rod.
Match the size of the reel to the rod weight, as you would for any fly rod. While rod weights are singular numbers correlating to the weight of line they’re designed to cast, reels usually encompass a range of line weights. So if you plan to use a 7-weight line on a 7-weight rod, you should choose a Spey reel that can hold a 6- to 8-weight line, which includes 7-weight. An Orvis SSR Disc Spey Reel in size IV is designed to hold 6-, 7-, and 8-weight lines.
A 6- to 8-weight is the best Spey rod for Atlantic Salmon, with a 7-weight being the most common and versatile.
Graphite fly rods give you the power and precision to place a #24 trico or a 6/0 baitfish right where it needs to be, even in the wind. Anglers have trusted graphite fly rods for over 50 years because they’re light, sensitive, and built to cast clean and smooth. They offer the kind of power and precision that makes casting feel effortless, even in tough conditions. Fiberglass and bamboo still have their place, especially for slower action. But graphite rods outperform them in just about every category. Graphite makes a fantastic trout fly rod. It gives you the precision you need to get your fly into the right seam and mend without changing your drift. And their sensitivity makes them an incredible tightline nymphing rod. You can feel the difference between bouncing on bottom and a subtle eat. You’ll really notice graphite’s transfer of power from your casting arm, through the rod, to your fly line. You don’t want to be fighting to turn over big flies, and graphite rods deliver the energy you need to punch through wind and fully extend your fly line. Something you’ll notice immediately is that they’re lighter than other rods. On your first cast, it’s nice. But after a long day of fishing, it’s essential. If you’re on a 15-mile float or on a skiff making cast after cast to get in front of a permit, you’ll appreciate lighter graphite rods.
Graphite fly rods are the best-all-around rods. Some anglers prefer other materials for niche uses, but graphite makes for a better fly rod for most uses.
Graphite fly rods have a faster action than fiberglass rods, which are known for their slow action. Most anglers prefer medium- and fast-action fly rods for both fresh- and saltwater angling, but a few anglers prefer fiberglass rods, mostly for delicate dry-fly presentations.
Yes, Orvis graphite fly rods can be repaired. Visit our rod repair page and follow the instructions.
Graphite fly rods are a type of carbon fly rod. Graphite is more sensitive, making it the better choice for most fly rod designs.
With proper care, most graphite fly rods will last decades before they soften. Even then, that change may be barely noticeable to the caster.