I am looking to add a two handed (or Spey) rod and techniquest to my fly fishing skills.

Any advice on an good starting point for a rod?

Brand, size, cost?

I am looking to spend under $300 for the rod, particularly since I will only be on water big enough to use this rod on 2-4 times per year. I will primarily use it to target Great Lakes Salmon and Steelhead on a mid-sized, dam controlled river (Salmon River, NY).

Any advice or comments would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Michael