Well I did it...

I bought a Cabela's Fish Eagle Traditions 8/9 spey (13 ft) for 79.99 at the new store in Boise. I have a Tioga 12LA magnum reel. I'm stopping in Thursday or Friday at the Red Shed to see what line I can make cast on this thing, and then those steelies better watch out! I'm hoping to post some fish porn and not pictures of me all tied up in my own line...

The good news is the Clearwater Spey Clave is this upcoming weekend. I ought to be able to find someone that can help me out...