Description
The Orvis Mission Spey & Switch Rods cover two-handed fishing from trout-size swing water to big steelhead and salmon rivers. Orvis builds every Mission in Vermont with its Helios rod technology. The series has 10 models in four families: Trout Spey, Switch, Short Spey and Full Spey.
The Trout Spey models give you the distance of a Spey rod in a size made for trout, and they swing small flies well. The Full Spey models have the power and backbone for big water, big flies and strong fish.
Blank
Orvis builds the Mission blanks in Vermont with Helios rod technology. The blanks dampen vibrations for good line control and castability through a full day of two-handed casting. The finish is matte black with orange accents.
Guides
Stripping Guides: A titanium stripping guide with a SiC insert.
Snake Guides: REC Recoil snake guides run the rest of the blank.
Reel Seat
The reel seat is machined aluminum with a matte black anodized finish and a burl hardwood insert. It is down-locking and self-indexing. The grip uses composite cork in the high-wear areas.
Rod Tube
The Mission comes in an orange aluminum rod tube with a black anodized cap and collar, and a Mission signature rod sock.
Warranty
Orvis covers the Mission with the Orvis 25-Year Guarantee.
More Info
- Best For: Swinging flies for trout, steelhead and salmon
- Trout Spey: 2wt 11ft 2in, 3wt 11ft 4in and 4wt 11ft 4in. Full Wells grip with a 9.5in forward grip and a 3.75in butt grip
- Switch: 7wt 11ft and 8wt 11ft. Full Wells grip with a 12in forward grip and a 4.75in butt grip
- Short Spey: 6wt, 7wt and 8wt at 12ft. Full Wells grip with a 12in forward grip and a 4.75in butt grip
- Full Spey: 7wt 13ft and 8wt 13ft 6in. Full Wells grip with a 13.25in forward grip and a 4.75in butt grip
- Ability Level: Beginner to Expert
- Line Weight Range: 2wt to 8wt
- Made In: USA
Recommended Lines
Use a Spey-specific line on the Mission rods. Our favorite for Skagit fishing is:
Rod Specs
| Length | Line Weight | Action | Pieces | Color | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11ft 2in | 2wt | Medium-Fast | 4 | Black | $998.00 | |
| 11ft 4in | 4wt | Medium-Fast | 4 | Black | $998.00 | |
| 12ft | 6wt | Medium-Fast | 4 | Black | $998.00 | |
| 11ft | 7wt | Medium-Fast | 4 | Black | $998.00 | |
| 12ft | 7wt | Medium-Fast | 4 | Black | $998.00 | |
| 13ft | 7wt | Medium-Fast | 4 | Black | $998.00 | |
| 11ft | 8wt | Medium-Fast | 4 | Black | $998.00 | |
| 12ft | 8wt | Medium-Fast | 4 | Black | $998.00 | |
| 13ft 6in | 8wt | Medium-Fast | 4 | Black | $998.00 |