Who else fishes with this kind of gear?

[hank_rearden]

I'm guessing it's for onshore (water edge) for deep rivers or lakes?

Addendum: I checked, it's for river fishing.

 

[Cooter Brown]

Spey casting--it's becoming more popular in the states, particularly in the PNW. It's essentially a very powerful method of roll casting. The videos of people who know how to do it are fascinating to watch. It allows you to throw a very long line without worrying about the back cast fouling.

 

[Horsewright]

Use to live by the river Spey in the Highlands of Scotland. It was always interesting to me, from here in Cali to see these small little cars driving around with HUGE poles strapped to the roof.