The Lightest OHS. The Most Versatile Cast.
The ECHO OHS 10'4" #6 One Hand Spey Fly Rod is the most refined rod in the OHS range — and for European trout Spey anglers, it may well be the most exciting. At just 130g, it is featherlight for a 10'4" rod, yet the medium fast+ action gives it the backbone to execute single Spey, snake roll, and Perry poke casts with authority, even in the confined spaces that define so much of European river fishing.
This is the rod for anglers who want to bring the elegance of Spey casting to trout rivers — without the weight, bulk, or commitment of a two-handed setup.
Rod Specifications
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Length: 10'4" / 317cm
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Line weight: #6
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Weight: approx. 130g
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Pieces: four-piece design
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Action: medium fast+ — precise, load-sensitive, and delightfully responsive
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Blank: gloss emerald green finish
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Guides: SIC stripping guides and hard chrome snake guides
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Grips: removable fighting butt handle
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Reel seat: anodised aluminium — lightweight and corrosion-resistant
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Tube: fabric-covered rod case with protective sock included
The European Trout Spey Specialist
The #6 OHS was made for the rivers that define European fly fishing at its most intimate — the grayling and brown trout rivers of Austria and Bavaria, the chalk streams of northern Germany, the clear limestone rivers of Slovenia and Croatia, and the smaller sea trout rivers of Scandinavia where a light touch and a long reach are everything. At 10'4", you gain the mending ability and swing control of a Spey rod while retaining the feel and sensitivity of a single-handed outfit.
Pair it with a light Scandi shooting head or a dedicated trout Spey line and you have one of the most enjoyable and effective river fishing setups available at any price point.
Light Sea Trout Rivers Too
On the smaller coastal rivers and streams of the Baltic — where sea trout run in autumn and the pools are tight and tree-lined — the #6 OHS gives you the reach to cover the water without the overhead of a heavier outfit. The removable fighting butt provides a welcome anchor point when a fresh sea trout makes its first run downstream.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ECHO OHS 10'4" #6?
The ECHO OHS 10'4" (317cm) #6 is the lightest rod in the ECHO OHS One Hand Spey series. It is a single-handed Spey rod weighing approximately 130g with a medium fast+ action, designed for trout Spey fishing on European grayling and brown trout rivers, and light sea trout fishing on smaller Baltic coastal rivers.
What is a one hand Spey rod and how is it different from a standard fly rod?
A one hand Spey rod is longer than a standard single-handed fly rod — typically 10 to 11 feet — which gives you the reach to execute Spey casts (single Spey, snake roll, Perry poke) without a two-handed setup. The extra length provides superior mending ability, swing control, and line management on rivers where back-cast room is limited, whilst retaining the feel and sensitivity of a single-handed outfit.
What rivers is the ECHO OHS #6 suited to?
The #6 OHS is ideally suited to the grayling and brown trout rivers of Austria, Bavaria, and Slovenia, the chalk streams of northern Germany, the clear limestone rivers of Croatia, and the smaller sea trout rivers of Scandinavia and the Baltic coast. It excels wherever a light touch, long reach, and Spey casting ability are more valuable than raw power.
How does the #6 compare to the #7 and #8 in the OHS series?
The #6 is the lightest and most refined rod in the series — the specialist for trout Spey and grayling fishing on intimate European rivers. The #7 steps up for sea trout on smaller coastal rivers and more demanding trout Spey situations. The #8 is the most powerful, suited to sea trout and Atlantic salmon on larger rivers. Choose the #6 for trout and grayling; the #7 for sea trout on smaller rivers; the #8 for sea trout and salmon on larger water.
Is the ECHO OHS 10'4" #6 available with worldwide shipping?
Yes — the ECHO OHS 10'4" #6 is available from Balticflyfisher with worldwide shipping. Balticflyfisher is your specialist source for European trout Spey and sea trout fly fishing tackle.
