Beyond Delicate. The #2 Trout Spey.
The ECHO Trout Spey 11'0" #2 Fly Rod is the most extraordinary rod in the ECHO Trout Spey range — and quite possibly the most extraordinary trout Spey rod in the world. A purpose-built double-handed Spey rod at #2 is almost without precedent. At just 142g, it is the lightest double-handed Spey rod in the entire ECHO range, yet the lightweight high-modulus graphite blank delivers the loop control, mending ability, and swing precision of a true performance Spey rod in a line weight so light that the fly barely disturbs the surface and the tippet becomes almost invisible to the fish.
This is not a rod for the curious. It is a rod for the dedicated — the trout Spey angler who has fished the #3 and wants to go further still, who fishes the most intimate and demanding wild trout rivers in the British Isles and Europe, and for whom the swung fly at #2 is the ultimate expression of the art. At €779, it is exceptional value for a rod this rare and this refined.
Rod Specifications
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Length: 11'0" / 335cm
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Line weight: #2
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Weight: approx. 142g
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Pieces: four-piece design
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Graphite: lightweight, high-modulus — unmatched sensitivity and power-to-weight ratio
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Action: medium fast — smooth, progressive loading perfectly matched to swinging flies at #2
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Guides: heavy duty chrome snake guides
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Reel seat: anodised black aluminium
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Tube: fabric-covered square rod case with protective sock included
The Swung Fly at #2 — A Different World
Swinging flies at #2 is a discipline that exists at the very edge of what double-handed fly fishing can do. The line is so light that the cast feels effortless, the fly lands without a ripple, and the swing proceeds with a naturalness that heavier lines simply cannot replicate. The ECHO Trout Spey #2 was engineered for exactly this — a medium fast action that loads progressively with the lightest Scandi heads available, mends line across complex currents with the gentlest touch, and maintains contact with the fly through the entire swing with a sensitivity that borders on the extraordinary.
When a wild brown trout or sea trout takes on the swing at #2, the connection is unlike anything a heavier rod can provide. The take is felt immediately, directly, and completely. That is what this rod exists for.
UK & Irish Rivers — Wild Brown Trout & Sea Trout
On the most intimate and demanding wild brown trout rivers of Wales, northern England, and Scotland — the upper Wye, the Eden headwaters, the Usk, the Tay tributaries, and the west Highland burns and spate rivers — the ECHO Trout Spey #2 is the rod for the angler who wants to fish the swung fly at its absolute finest. The 11'0" length gives you the reach to hold the fly in the productive zone through the entire swing without disturbing the pool, while the #2 line weight keeps the presentation so delicate that even the most educated wild trout are disarmed.
On the smaller sea trout rivers of Wales and Scotland — the Dyfi, the Conwy, the Lune, the Bladnoch — and the intimate spate rivers of Ireland's west coast — the Erriff, the Delphi, the Bundorragha — the #2 is the rod for the most challenging conditions of all: low, gin-clear summer water, fish that have seen everything, and the need for a presentation so refined it is almost invisible.
European Rivers — Trout Spey & Scandi Style
Across Europe, the ECHO Trout Spey #2 finds its home on the most intimate and pristine wild trout rivers. On the brown trout rivers of Scandinavia, the limestone streams of Austria and Slovenia, and the clear lowland rivers and streams of northern Germany, the #2 line weight brings a level of delicacy to the swung fly that no other rod in the world can match. On the classic Scandinavian rivers where the Scandi style was born, this rod is the ultimate expression of that tradition.
High-Modulus Graphite at #2 — Sensitivity as a Superpower
At #2, the blank is everything. The lightweight, high-modulus graphite of the ECHO Trout Spey transmits the feel of the swing with a fidelity that is simply not possible in a heavier rod — the subtle pull of the current on the fly, the moment the line tightens below you, the instant a fish intercepts the swing. At 142g, the rod disappears in the hand and the river takes over. That is the experience this rod was built to deliver.
Pair it with an ultra-light Scandi shooting head in the 150–210gr range or a dedicated #2 trout Spey line for all-round versatility on the wildest and most intimate rivers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ECHO Trout Spey 11'0" #2?
The ECHO Trout Spey 11'0" (335cm) #2 is the lightest and most specialised rod in the ECHO Trout Spey range. It is a medium fast action double-handed Spey rod weighing approximately 142g, built from lightweight high-modulus graphite, and designed for swinging flies on the most intimate wild trout and sea trout rivers of the British Isles and Europe. A purpose-built double-handed Spey rod at #2 is almost without precedent.
How does the #2 compare to the #3 and #4 in the ECHO Trout Spey range?
The #2 is the most extreme and specialised rod in the range — the choice for the most intimate rivers and the finest presentations, where the swung fly at the lightest possible line weight is the priority. The #3 steps up for slightly larger rivers and more varied conditions whilst retaining the delicacy that defines the trout Spey range. The #4 adds further versatility and can double as a superb lightweight rod for summer grilse on smaller salmon rivers. Choose the #2 for the ultimate in delicacy; the #3 for intimate rivers; the #4 for versatility including light grilse fishing.
What rivers is the ECHO Trout Spey #2 suited to?
The #2 is ideally suited to the wild brown trout rivers of Wales, northern England, and Scotland (upper Wye, Eden headwaters, Usk, Tay tributaries, west Highland burns), the smaller sea trout rivers of Wales and Scotland (Dyfi, Conwy, Lune, Bladnoch), the intimate spate rivers of Ireland's west coast (Erriff, Delphi, Bundorragha), and the limestone streams of Austria, Slovenia, and Scandinavia. It excels wherever ultimate delicacy and the swung fly are the priority.
Is the ECHO Trout Spey #2 suitable for experienced casters only?
Yes — the #2 is a specialist rod for experienced Spey casters who have already fished the #3 and want to go further. The ultra-light line weight demands good technique and timing to get the best from it. It is not a first two-handed rod; for anglers new to trout Spey, the #3 or #4 Swing is a more appropriate starting point.
Is the ECHO Trout Spey 11'0" #2 available with worldwide shipping?
Yes — the ECHO Trout Spey 11'0" #2 is available from Balticflyfisher with worldwide shipping. Balticflyfisher is your specialist source for UK, Irish, and European trout Spey fly fishing tackle.
