The Claymore is Redington's fast-action two-hander family — trout spey, switch, and full spey lengths with premium cork, polymer pinch-grip sections on both handles for line control, and a down-locking reel seat that balances the rod where a two-hander should balance.
Heads up: Redington retired most of the Claymore line in August 2026 as their new spey series launched. We have the three most popular models in stock — when the larger sizes sell through, they are gone. Grain windows below are Redington's published recommendations.
Lineup — with Redington's grain windows
| Model | Line / Length | Type | Skagit | Scandi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3113-4 | 3 wt — 11' 3" | Trout Spey | 250–300 gr | 210–240 gr |
| 4116-4 | 4 wt — 11' 6" | Trout Spey | 300–350 gr | 240–270 gr |
| 6116-4 | 6 wt — 11' 6" | Switch | 400–450 gr | 330–420 gr |
| 6126-4 | 6 wt — 12' 6" | Spey | 400–450 gr | 350–400 gr |
| 7116-4 | 7 wt — 11' 6" | Switch | 475–525 gr | 420–480 gr |
| 7126-4 | 7 wt — 12' 6" | Spey | 500–550 gr | 450–500 gr |
| 8116-4 | 8 wt — 11' 6" | Switch | 525–575 gr | 480–520 gr |
| 8136-4 | 8 wt — 13' 6" | Spey | 550–600 gr | 500–550 gr |
All four-piece, fast action. Current pricing is on the selector above.
Picking one
- Swinging for trout: the 3113-4 or 4116-4 — both in stock, both superb on the Gunnison in the shoulder seasons.
- One rod for trout and Great Lakes steelhead: the 6116-4 switch.
- Steelhead and salmon: the spey lengths, while they last.
Key features
- Fast action with premium-grade cork handles
- Polymer pinch-grip sections top and bottom for line control
- Anodized aluminum down-locking reel seat for two-handed balance
- Epoxy-coated section tips prevent sticking
- Protective Cordura rod tube with dividers included
Lines: call us and we will match a head, running line, and tips to the grain window — that pairing is most of what makes a two-hander cast well.
Warranty: Redington original-owner lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
Ed's Fly Shop, 432 E Main St, downtown Montrose, Colorado.
