Guideline Embrace #8/9 13' Double Hand Fly Fishing Kit

Product detailed description

Guideline Embrace #8/9 13' Double Hand Fly Fishing Kit is a complete and pre-assembled double-hand outfit for anglers who want one highly versatile salmon setup for medium-sized rivers, larger pools, steelhead rivers and large sea trout fishing. The 13' #8/9 model is the classic middle point in the Embrace double-hand range: stronger and more capable than the 12' #7/8, but still easier to handle than a longer and heavier 14' #9/10 rod.

This is not a randomly assembled beginner package. The rod, reel and shooting-head system have been selected to work as one functional setup: the line loads the rod correctly, the reel balances the outfit and the included backing and leader remove the need to solve the basic compatibility of the individual components. Once a suitable fly has been attached, the outfit is ready for the water.

The foundation of the kit is the Embrace 13' #8/9 double-hand rod. The 13-foot length gives excellent reach, line control and spey-casting efficiency without becoming unnecessarily long or heavy. This makes it a strong choice for many real salmon situations, especially on medium rivers where you need controlled casts, good line management and enough reserve to handle stronger fish.

The rod has a Mid Flex action with Medium Fast to Fast Recovery. The blank loads smoothly through the cast, gives clear feedback during spey casting and helps the angler feel the shooting head working against the rod. At the same time, the recovery is fast enough to maintain a clean loop, controlled turnover and useful line speed when fishing across current, changing wind or wider pools.

The kit includes a Guideline NOVA 810, a lightweight large-arbor fly reel with a sealed drag system and the option of left- or right-hand retrieve. The 810 size matches the 13' double-hand rod, the shooting-head system and the 30 lb backing, helping the complete outfit stay properly balanced. The reel is not merely included to fill the package; it is an important part of the setup that supports effective line handling and controlled fish fighting.

The outfit is supplied with a mono shooting line, Power Scandi Body and a 15' intermediate tip. This creates a proper shooting-head system for salmon, steelhead and large sea-trout fishing. The Power Scandi Body weighs 26 g / 401 grains and the intermediate tip weighs 8 g / 123 grains, giving a total head weight of approximately 35 g / 540 grains. This places the complete setup directly inside the rod’s recommended head-weight range of 32–35 g / 490–540 grains.

Inside the package you will find the Embrace 13' #8/9 double-hand rod, Guideline NOVA 810 fly reel, mono shooting line, Power Scandi Body 26 g / 401 grains, 15' intermediate tip 8 g / 123 grains, 30 lb backing, a tapered leader and a Cordura tube with an integrated reel compartment. The tube protects the complete outfit during transport and allows the rod, reel, shooting line, head and tip system to remain together as one organised and ready-to-use setup.

The greatest advantage of the #8/9 13' double-hand model is its all-round salmon character. It can cover a wide range of water types, from smaller rivers to larger pools, without making the angler feel clearly undergunned. It is especially strong on medium-sized salmon rivers, which is exactly where many anglers spend most of their fishing time.

The included intermediate tip gives the kit a very useful starting point. It sinks slowly, helps the fly work just below the surface and covers many common salmon, steelhead and sea-trout situations. When more depth or a different presentation is needed, the shooting-head setup can be adapted with other suitable tips to match water level, current speed and fly size.

Compared with the 12' #7/8 double-hand kit, this 13' #8/9 model offers more reach, more line control, more casting authority and more reserve for stronger fish or larger rivers. Compared with the 14' #9/10 double-hand kit, it remains lighter, more versatile and less demanding during a full day of fishing. This makes the 13' #8/9 the most natural all-round salmon model in the Embrace double-hand lineup.

The Embrace series is designed to make fly fishing more accessible without reducing the technical logic of the complete setup. The modern 26/30T carbon-fibre blank offers a forgiving casting character, while the matched NOVA reel and Power Scandi shooting-head system help the angler develop a clean and repeatable spey-casting stroke. The result is a complete double-hand outfit that is approachable, but still highly useful for real salmon, steelhead and large sea-trout fishing.

Frequently Asked Questions – Guideline Embrace #8/9 13' DH

Who is the #8/9 13' double-hand model best suited to?

It is best suited to anglers who want one versatile double-hand outfit for salmon, steelhead and large sea trout on medium-sized rivers, larger pools and varied fishing conditions.

Is this kit suitable as a first double-hand salmon outfit?

Yes. The rod has a smooth Mid Flex action and the shooting-head system loads it easily. It is powerful enough for real salmon fishing, but still forgiving enough for anglers learning spey casting and double-hand line control.

Why is the 13' #8/9 considered the all-round model?

It sits between the lighter 12' #7/8 and the stronger 14' #9/10. That gives it enough reach and power for most salmon rivers, while keeping the setup manageable for repeated casting and varied conditions.

How is it different from the 12' #7/8 kit?

The 13' #8/9 gives more line control, more casting authority and more reserve for stronger current, larger pools and bigger fish. The 12' #7/8 remains lighter and better suited to smaller rivers, low water and more technical presentations.

When should I choose the 14' #9/10 kit instead?

Choose the 14' #9/10 kit when you mainly fish larger rivers, heavier water, bigger flies or need maximum reach and line control. The 13' #8/9 is the more versatile all-round choice.

Which reel and line system are included?

The kit includes a Guideline NOVA 810 fly reel, mono shooting line, Power Scandi Body 26 g / 401 grains and a 15' intermediate tip weighing 8 g / 123 grains.

What is the total line-head weight?

The Power Scandi Body and intermediate tip together give a total head weight of approximately 35 g / 540 grains, which places the complete setup inside the rod’s recommended range of 32–35 g / 490–540 grains.

Is the kit ready to fish?

Yes. The reel is supplied with backing, shooting line and head system, and the package includes a tapered leader, intermediate tip and protective transport tube. You only need to add the final leader section and a suitable salmon or sea-trout fly.

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