Request for rod recommendation

Guy Gregory

Guy Gregory

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Well its winterish, and I'm thinking of a new stillwater rod for the spring. I've been feeling outgunned with my 4 wt. lately, and old man stuff suggests maybe I should think a bit about two-hand capability. I really like the Echo price point and customer service. Any recommendations from you on a 6 wt. switch, 9.5 foot minimum, for stillwater service, would be very welcome.

Shopping for rods nowadays is kinda like buying yogurt...f'in bewildering.
 
I am rarely a still water fisherman, but am a fan of the Echo OHS. Put it on your list of options to consider. I own both the 6 and the 8, that’s how much I like the OHS.
 
While not a switch rod (and won't alleviate old man problems) I'm very pleased with my Echo Stillwater 5 wt 10' flyrod. I know it comes in heavier line weights and slightly longer options. The Gorge flyshop usually throws in a wide variety of quality flyline selections with a purchase.
 
House of Fly has their original Project One two handers on sale right now. $199. I can't speak about the two handers, but the 9' 8wt I have is a nice rod. It's my "husky" 8wt compared to the dainty Aetos 8wt. The build is very nice and well worth the $199.
They have 11' 3 and 4 wts as well as a 11'9" 5wt.
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Fly Project Project One Spey

Fast action, 4-piece high modulous carbon blank (unpainted semi-sanded)Excels in Micro Spey and Trout Spey applicationsThin spey handle for better line feel during rod loadingOne-piece machined aluminum reel seatZirconium stripping guides with PVD finished snake guides
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Good luck!
 
If thinking switch I personally (which has nothing to do with you or anyone else) like 10-11’. I know they say under 12’ is a switch but once you go over 11’ it’s hard (for me) to single hand cast (or switch from 2H to SH ).
There are so many good options out there now. Like yogurt 🤣
 
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