Orvis Mission Short Spey Fly Rod

American-made Mission two-handed fly-fishing rods are built right here in Vermont using award-winning Helios™ rod technology. On the water, these rods deliver a combination of performance and castability, with blanks designed to dampen vibrations, making every cast easier and more accurate. The Mission series is made up of 10 rods, from 11' Switch and Trout Spey rods to 13'6" Full Spey models. Blanks are matte black with orange accents, and each has a quick rod identifier. We have added composite cork on the grip in high-wear areas. Each rod is finished with REC RECOIL® snake guides, a Ti stripping guide with SiC insert, and a down-locking, self-indexing machined aluminum reel seat with a burl hardwood insert. And it’s all served up in an orange tube with a Mission signature sock

Mission Short Spey 12' 6-Weight Rod
The Mission Short Spey 12' 6-Weight Rod works well with both Skagit and Scandi heads but really shows its stuff with lighter rigs and smaller flies. It is long enough to handle the two-handed casts necessary for bigger water but light enough to let smaller summer steelies show off. The 12' 6-weight Short Spey is an excellent rod for rivers such as the North Fork of the Salmon, the Klamath, the Trinity, and Great Lakes tributaries as well. Perfect for swinging small intruder flies like the Hobo Spey and other smaller salmon and steelhead streamers. An excellent rod for working higher in the water column.

Mission Short Spey 12' 7-Weight Rod

The Mission Short Spey 12' 7-Weight Rod is the midweight offering in the Short Spey series. This is the rod with the versatility to span the range. It can handle Scandi or Skagit heads. It can get you the distance you need on bigger water without sacrificing delicacy and effectiveness in tight quarters. And it has the backbone to manage bigger fish while allowing anglers the chance to play smaller fish with delicacy. The 12' 7-wt. Short Spey is a go-to size for most anglers who want to fish a Spey rod when and wherever they can.

Mission Short Spey 12' 8-Weight Rod

The Mission Short Spey 12' 8-Weight Rod is the down-and-dirty brawler of the Short Spey lineup. This rod was built for smaller rivers and bigger fish, or anywhere that Skagit heads, big flies, and sink tips are required. This is the rod that will turn over those heavier rigs quickly and easily, allowing you to get lower in the water column fast and maneuver big fish in technical or heavy water.

Specifications

• 12' 6, 7, or 8 -weight 4-piece switch rod

• Blanks are matte black with orange accents

• Composite cork on grip in high-wear areas

• REC RECOIL® snake guides and Ti stripping guide with a SiC insert

• Reel seat is matte black anodized aluminum down-locking, self-indexing, with a burl hardwood insert

• Comes with orange aluminum rod tube with black anodized cap and collar

• 25-Year Guarantee

• Made in USA