TCR Spey Rods

TCR Spey Rods

Wimps need not apply. These specialty rods are designed for serious two-hand rod fishers who are looking for two things: fly line speed and distance casting accuracy. The average caster will find these rods overwhelming and fatiguing. However, the top 10% will find plenty of reasons to own one or several of these incredibly powerful rods. The TCR Series lends itself to throwing sinking tip lines and shooting heads very long distances. The 10150-4 TCR will become the most popular Alaskan Chinook rod. It may also become the most popular big salmon rod for use in northern Europe. It has the butt strength to put the maximum pull on #20 Maxima. The 9140-4 TCR that we used at the 2004 Sandy River Spey Clave was very fast. I worked the Clave pool with it one evening. The limits to distance with a 9/10/11 WindCutter was how well the running line was kept from balling up. Throwing 400 grain sinking heads with this rod is a breeze. We haven't had a chance to try the two smaller models. There is the probability that they will find favor with anglers who use Scandinavian Shooting Heads. This is Sage's flag ship series and the finish and craftsmanship is impeccable. The chili pepper color is very pleasing.
Most sizes are in stock.

8123-4 TCR				Length: 12' 3" Line: #8/9/10 Pieces: 4

Summer steelhead and smaller salmon rod . Will throw both floating and sinking tip lines. Rod weight: 7 3/4 Ounces. IN STOCK!
Item	Series	Line Wt	Action		Handle	Price	To Top
8123-4	TCR	8/9/10	Fast		D	$795

9129-4 TCR				Length: 12' 9" Line: #9/10/11 Pieces: 4

Short, fast winter steelhead and Atlantic Salmon rod. Will be especially useful where back cast room is small. Rod weight: 8 Ounces. IN STOCK!
Item	Series	Line Wt	Action		Handle	Price	To Top
9129-4	TCR	9/10/11	Fast		D	$825

9140-4 TCR				Length: 14' Line: #9/10/11 Pieces: 4

Winter steelhead with fast sinking heads and surf casting over head. Rod weight: 10 1/4 Ounces.
Item	Series	Line Wt	Action		Handle	Price	To Top
9140-4	TCR	9/10/11	Fast		E	$850

10150-4 TCR				Length: 15' Line: #10/11/12 Pieces: 4

Rod for Chinooks, big Atlantic Salmon & Striped Bass of the beach. Rod weight: 11 3/4 Ounces. IN STOCK!
Item	Series	Line Wt	Action		Handle	Price	To Top
10150-4	TCR	10/11/12	Fast		E	$875

Report on the PHD Classes
"Games don't always get better when they get easier.
Hard games make us stronger ....especially when we're laughing about it!"

Fly fishing for steelhead is not a casual sport any time of year, even when runs are at peak. The Deschutes may be the easiest of all rivers to catch steelhead from, but as we found, this year's run is late. The class from September 1-4 put up with run-off from White River. There weren't many fish and the ones that were around, weren't very active. However on 09/03/04, Bill Keifel brought 8 steelhead to the fly and landed 4. The largest was about 12-pounds. During our second class, September 7-10 the river cleared but the fish moved slowly the first two days. The last two days half the students had multiple hook-ups. Both Simon Gawesworth and Andy Murray had multiple hook-ups each day of their classes. Thanks to all who attended.

Bill Kiefel took the PHD Steelhead Class with Simon Gawesworth and the FFS staff 09/03/04	Chris Lampson landed this little Deschutes steely 09/03/04
Simon Gawesworth demonstrates the single spey cast 09/04/04	Guide Brian Silvey shows off some of the Deschutes Canyon wildlife 09/04/04
Andy Murray did a bang up job of teaching PHD #2 and shows off a 33" steely in front of camp.	Randy Loftesness landed this Deschutes steelhead 09/10//04 in the bright sun light.
One of the most important guys in camp is the cook. Caught in the act is Marty Sheppard 09/09/04	Great sport-fish will make you earn them. But, that just makes them more precious when you connect. Steelhead are more precious than diamonds. And so are good fishing partners. Thanks, MB

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