Sept/Oct/Nov is Fall Steelhead time so getting some kind of a Two Handed outfit would be smart.

Usually there are some used ones on our free Classifieds.


For Half-pounders you could get a Switch rod or a Trout Spey rod which are very close to the same thing.

Having someone help get the right line system is the most important as today the rods are very good.

Echo, Redington, and TFO all have good affordable Two-handed fly rods, Spey and Switch.


I already have a medium size Spey rod, 12' 6" #6 line in 4 pc so I am thinking of a very light #3 or 4 line Switch or Trout Spey.

In the Fall most use floating Scandi heads with long tapered mono leaders or sinking Poly/Versi leaders.




Andy Guibord at Kiene's Fly Shop is a top two handed guide and instructor who can help you get going.

https://andyguibord.wordpress.com/in...-tyingcasting/



Jeff Putnam is our top local fly fishing instructor who specializes in Two-handed casting.

https://www.jpflyfishing.com/



**We will be out in the mornings and evenings for Half-pounder Steelhead in the Lower American River starting in late August.