g loomis asquith spey rods G-Loomis '26 Saltwater Fly Rod 9'0" 12wt Using G Loomis proprietary Spiral X technology as a starting point ASQ 8136-4 Spey

This baby is pricey and a single fish bite can do substantial damage to it (see photo)

MidCurrent Tested and Trusted: Orvis Clearwater Fly Reel I love old fly reels, and have accumulated a collection of them over the years

Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar: Before you cast, know whats down there thanks to highly-detailed fish arches and a clear view of fish-holding structure and the bottom

The D and E were much-loved reels but the release of the G series, which didnt offer the improvements anglers were looking for, was met with indifference (and thats putting it politely)

Backcountry Backpacking Weight and space are critical considerations when you are packing a bag for a multi-day trek