I've got the 8136 and it has its place... definitely a slower rod for my preference. I enjoy casting the scandi line with it but dislike throwing a skagit with it... too noodley.
I've got rods that cost around the 1k mark and other that were a few hundred dollars. I like different things about them all. Find one that works for you. Unfortunately, giving a spey rod a wiggle at the shop isn't gonna do it... you need to give it a go on the water- spring speyclave.
If it is your first foray into the spey world- maybe look for a more economical set-up to see if it is your thing.
Definitely look into some lessons- it is one thing to watch a pile of you tube videos- but spey casting in your living just isn't gunna work.
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