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SPEY R8 7130-4

$1400

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Description

Summer or winter, Scandi or Skagit, small or big water, the 7130-4 delivers. Long enough for big casts and excellent line control but still manageable with limited D-Loop room. Light enough to fish all day with minimal fatigue. This is our most versatile 7 weight in the SPEY R8 family. ACTION: Max Versatility APPLICATION: Mid-Length All-Around Spey - Summer & Winter Steelhead - Pacific & Light Atlantic Salmon FISHERY: Deschutes, Olympic Peninsula, Klickitat TARGET LINES: Skagit 500-550 / Scandi 450-500 / Rec Skagit 525 Skagit Max Launch / Rec Scandi 470 Scandi Launch

Specifications

Category

Rods & Reels

Length

156 in (3962 mm)

Target Species

salmon-steelhead

Techniques

casting

Field Notes

This is a two-handed Spey rod built for long casts, line control, and fishing with Skagit or Scandi heads. It is best suited to steelhead and salmon rivers where you need to cover water efficiently and manage limited backcast room.

Pros

  • Very versatile 7 wt Spey setup
  • Long length helps with casting distance and line control
  • Suited to both summer and winter steelhead applications

Cons

  • Specialized two-handed technique required
  • High price point
  • Not ideal for tight, small-stream fishing

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