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.
