Mission Fly Fishing Rods

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Mission Trout Spey Fly Rod -
Mission Trout Spey Fly Rod
$998
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Mission Switch Fly Rod -
Mission Switch Fly Rod
$998
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Mission Short Spey Fly Rod -
Mission Short Spey Fly Rod
$998
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Mission Full Spey Fly Rod -
Mission Full Spey Fly Rod
$998
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FAQS

Yes—Orvis Mission Spey fly rods are some of the best two-handed rods available. This collection of Spey rods was designed from the ground up to be lighter and deliver more power into each cast, so you can swing flies all day without fatigue.

The overall best length for a full Spey fly rod is 13 feet, which delivers the most power and line control for traditional Spey casting on big rivers. While either a 12- or 11-foot Spey rod also makes a great choice, they’re designed for more specific applications like smaller trout rivers.

A 7-weight is the best and most versatile Spey rod weight. With a 7-weight, you can target traditional two-handed fishing species, like salmon and steelhead, or even some big browns on large rivers. But the best Spey rod weight really depends on how you intend to use the rod. If you’re mostly trout fishing, then look at a 3- or 4-weight trout Spey rod. 


Match the size of the reel to the rod weight, as you would for any fly rod. While rod weights are singular numbers correlating to the weight of line they’re designed to cast, reels usually encompass a range of line weights. So if you plan to use a 7-weight line on a 7-weight rod, you should choose a Spey reel that can hold a 6- to 8-weight line, which includes 7-weight. An Orvis SSR Disc Spey Reel in size IV is designed to hold 6-, 7-, and 8-weight lines.

A 6- to 8-weight is the best Spey rod for Atlantic Salmon, with a 7-weight being the most common and versatile.

Mission Spey and switch fly rods are made in the USA at our Vermont rod shop. These two-handed rods are designed to deliver performance, power, and accuracy in a range of situations. For casting to steelhead and salmon on big water, and to trout in smaller rivers, we created an assortment of Mission fly rod weights and lengths that’ll turnover the biggest streamers on wide estuaries, or stealthily swing soft hackles on tailwaters. The Mission Trout Spey Rods are the lightest-weight rods in the Mission lineup. In 2-, 3-, and 4-weight models, these rods are crafted to present small flies and light tippets for spooky trout, while still giving the rod enough backbone to reach the far side of the biggest pools on the river. They will turn over chunky streamers and present small wet flies with delicacy and precision. The Mission Full and Short Spey Rods aim to combine power and distance with a lighter design so you can fish Scandi or Skagit heads and a variety of tips. The redesigned blanks dampen vibration, making the cast smoother and transferring your movements into the cast itself. These 6-, 7-, and 8-weight rods come in 12-foot short and 13-foot full Spey lengths, giving you the versatility to target any fish that’ll take a swinging fly. The Mission Switch Fly Rods round out the collection in two-handed rods that excel in line control and power, delivering your energy straight to the rod so you can mend nymph rigs with ease. These 11-foot 7- and 8-weight rods roll heavy indicator rigs and energize your line to push feathery streamers to the far seam. For powerful performance in a shorter length, these two-handed rods are more than capable, especially when paired with an Orvis Spey reel.