Re: what do you use spey for??

I've fished in Bob's neck of the woods a bit, and they love to use light lines. Where the noodle rod was born (at least in the style they use). Why most of the noodle rods have those odd seats on them (at least people think they are). They look like a fly setup with a little longer fighting butt. Those are the ones designed for centerpins.

A centerpin uses mono. The size of mono is dictated on the rig you're using (on the noodle rods you're using 8# test or less where some of the steelhead guys here are running 15# test + on theirs). No fly lines on them. They are a bait reel, not a fly reel. If you've ever used a very nice centerpin, you'll notice the difference immediately. Trust me, there is no comparison between a $100 centerpin and a $500+ centerpin. It's all in how they are made and the ballbearing setup. The ones I had the pleasure to use were so smooth, the slightest tap of the handle and they would spin for days (and I almost mean that literally). Why you have to really be in control of your cast when using one. If not, that reel will keep spinning as your bait (or float, etc) hits the water. Causing the worst rats nest you'll ever see.