SPEY & DOUBLE HANDED FLY FISHING
Everything you need for fishing with double handed fly rods
Two-handed fly fishing is the traditional form of fly fishing for Atlantic salmon, sea trout and steelhead. Originating on the great salmon rivers of Scotland, it has since become firmly established throughout Scandinavia and on the legendary steelhead rivers of Canada's and the United States' Pacific coast. Few other fly fishing disciplines combine precise line control, efficient casting techniques and the systematic coverage of large rivers so effectively. A perfectly balanced two-handed setup provides the foundation for controlled fly presentation and maximum versatility on the water. In this category, you'll find carefully selected two-handed fly rods, matching reels, and modern shooting head systems with running lines, polyleaders and leaders – all perfectly suited to the demands of contemporary two-handed fly fishing.
PRECISE PRESENTATION ON LARGE RIVERS
THE INTERACTION BETWEEN ROD, LINE AND CURRENT
In two-handed fly fishing, success is determined by far more than casting distance alone. Equally important are controlled line management, presenting the fly at the correct depth and achieving a natural swing. Only when the rod, line system and fly are perfectly matched can every run or pool be covered methodically and efficiently. This combination of precision and versatility has made the two-handed rod the preferred choice for Atlantic salmon, sea trout and steelhead anglers around the world.
The development of modern shooting head systems has transformed two-handed fly fishing even further. By combining a running line with interchangeable heads and polyleaders or sink tips, the same outfit can be adapted within seconds to changing water levels, current speeds and fishing depths. This allows the fly to be presented at exactly the desired depth and speed without replacing the entire fly line.
SCANDI OR SKAGIT?
Today, two line concepts dominate modern two-handed fly fishing. Scandi heads excel with smaller to medium-sized flies and polyleaders, making them the preferred choice for elegant presentations when targeting Atlantic salmon and sea trout. Skagit systems, on the other hand, were developed for casting large flies and heavy sink tips, making them particularly effective in cold water, high flows and demanding steelhead fisheries.
The best choice depends less on casting style than on the river, season, water conditions and the presentation required. For this reason, experienced two-handed anglers often carry several heads and tips, allowing them to fine-tune their setup to changing conditions throughout the day.
PERFECTLY MATCHED TWO-HANDED TACKLE
A high-performance two-handed outfit is always the result of the perfect balance between every component. The rod, reel, running line, shooting head, polyleader and leader should all be carefully matched in terms of length, grain weight and intended application. Only then can you achieve efficient casting, precise line control and a fly presentation that performs consistently, even in demanding conditions.
Our range includes carefully selected tackle for modern two-handed fly fishing, chosen to meet the demands of Atlantic salmon, sea trout and steelhead fisheries worldwide. This allows you to build a perfectly balanced setup, tailored to your river, your style of fishing and the conditions you encounter throughout the season.