Dear Zack, great article. It should clear up some muddy waters mentally for some. For All, Cortland makes a CL Series, 12', 5/6wt, 5pc Spey rod for $199.95. I have one on order to take out West this summer to fish on the Missouri. When I receive it later this week, I will get it lined up and give a report on how it cast and with what lines! As a note, I teach a Spey techniques class for use in Saltwater(9' rods) and also another class of the use of general Spey techniques with a single handed rod. I sometimes use an Orvis, 5', 5wt, one piece rod and demo how to roll cast to 50+ feet using a Switch cast technique! It is a motivator for casters to learn Spey techniques with a single handed rod. Spey techniques are very useful when Trout fishing with our usual rods. Zack has written a great article that should make us all want to learn more about this great sport. Thank you Zach for sharing! Best Fishes, Mike