Review: Greys Wing Streamflex 9'8" 10'8" Dry Fly & Euro Fly Rod

Andy checks out the brand new Greys Wing Streamflex 9'8" - 10'8" dry fly and euro fly fishing rod in this latest review. The Greys Streamflex fly fishind rod brand is legendary, and the Wing Streamflex is the latest in the lineage from Hardy Greys. A multi-use rod, this has been designed for dry fly fishing and euro nymph fishing. Is it the best dry fly fishing rod? Is it the best euro nymph fishing rod? Could it be the very best fly rod of 2023? Check out this review of the Greys Wing Streamflex 9'8" - 10'8" to find out what Andy thinks.
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[@lodoviconapoli9749]

I rece9ntly bought one , the rod is doing an excellent job both on dry and nymph fishing. I would like reassure everyone on about it's dry fly performances, when used on the 9.8 ft length, without double haul one false cast and the rod reaches 60 ft easily and precise, I'm using Scientific Angler SBT wf3 and Cortland 444 silk DT 3 wt ,Which I adore for fine and specific dry fly fishing. The rod has plenty of power and excellent performances.

[@stephenbuckham9964]

Very good review and very honest

[@g1x3r1]

I recently bought the GR80 Streamflex plus 10ft 3#. It has exactly the same features as the Wing - with a stripper guide low down on the butt section. With the 12" extension it makes just over 10'10". The only feature the GR80 doesn't have is the snake guide before the tip ring. I picked it up brand new from GAC for £195, which I think is a steal! Assumingly making way for the Wing.

[@ome69]

Again I have the Gr80 Plus 9'6/10ft 3 wt. Interestingly I bought a line guide to whip closer to the butt and also some lead washers to put on the butt screw to help balance it at 10ft with the rod extended for euro nymphing. So nice to see they have changed those two things. Brave indeed! We need more bravery in the fly fishing world.

[@IBandAndyFishing]

The extension on that one is 6" rather than 12" isn't it? Greys must have seen your rod as they've done exactly what you thought it needed!

[@BC1878]

I love grays rods and reels. I own 5 rods and 4 reels. The latest purchase was the greys Lance 6w , feels like a 4 weight. Lovely dry fly rod. The GR60’s are also a great rod.

[@IBandAndyFishing]

They've made some great kit over the years, that's for sure, this is no exception!

[@Ei2iP]

So you failed to say if you bought or it was loaned to you.. I think this is important to viewers, and shout be mentioned right from the start? Take a look at the Echo Shadow, which has the extension and additional weights for balance.

[@nicholastully7865]

An honest review. An interesting rod.

[@IBandAndyFishing]

Cheers Nick!

[@nickgough2993]

Forced to buy one at half price when Greys couldn’t replace a top section of a streamflex GR70. And haven’t looked back. A delightful rod to fish with for mostly average sized trout and grayling but has handled much larger trout on a fast river. Agree with you- a pretty perfect double solution.

[@IBandAndyFishing]

a really impressive rod isn't it? I've still not seen a better multi- length than this

[@kevinpritchard7754]

Hi Andy - Great review. I have the previous model GR80 Streamflex Plus, 3-weight, 10feet. It has a guide low on the butt, and extension, like the new one. It has worked very well for me for dry fly with WF4 (for shortish casts up to max 40 feet) or a DT3, and with weighted nymphs and indicator. For casting fly line I found the extension made the rod notably slower but it's useful for line management on the water. It's at its limit pushing a bushy mayfly into a sharp wind, though. I do wish mine had snakes on the tip (preferably all through)! The new ones already seem to be on sale for less than list price (which is a bit high, I agree).

[@IBandAndyFishing]

Interesting, I was sure the last time I saw the GR80 it was configured differently, I must be getting old!

[@kevinpritchard7754]

@@IBandAndyFishing Hi Andy - I wanted to buy the GR80 10' Streamflex #4 at the time (no butt ring on bottom section; no extension) for dry fly but was sent the GR80 10' Streamflex plus #3 (very like the Wing you review) instead because they had no others available. This was Covid time and shops had run out of tackle. Anyway I kept it and have been very happy with it.

[@panoramix2656]

i am curious if you folks could do a revieuw on the full euro rods from greys, for example the 10 feet 2 or 3 weight, thanks in advance!

[@janphillips1093]

Travels well !

[@IBandAndyFishing]

like the owner!

[@stephennewton3980]

I always enjoy your reviews and this is no exception. I have not fished this rod, although I have handled it at the Sportfish HQ. I agree that it is a really clever piece of design. I just wonder if it may be a great solution looking for a real problem. On balance, I myself would prefer to carry two rods, each built for a specific purpose. For the price of the Wing one could get two great rods such as the Vision Hero or Guideline Elevation, one specifically for nymphing and one for dry fly work. Like you I felt that the Wing could be viewed as "serviceable", rather than outstanding, and I'm not sure I would want to pay c. £450 for "serviceable". Just a view.

[@JWhite-Fishing]

I actually took my Vision Nymph Hero 10ft #3 out for a dry fly session on the Dove this weekend. It performed brilliantly. I'm fairly certain any 10ft #3 would suit dry fly fishing.

[@IBandAndyFishing]

I must admit I found the Hero a little delicate fit dry fly fishing, but maybe that's just my casting stroke rather than the rod. It's a great stick though isn't it?!

[@JWhite-Fishing]

@@IBandAndyFishing It was definitely delicate. I fished it with a Maxcatch gold #3 line which I believe is slightly under weight for a #3. I've only ever used a Redington Trout Classic #4 rod before trying the Hero so I don't have much basis for comparison. I'd love to hear your opinion on the Onki rods, as I'm looking at buying one.

[@IBandAndyFishing]

I really like the Onki range, they won't let you down! Which one are you looking at?

[@JWhite-Fishing]

@@IBandAndyFishing dedicated dry fly rod to upgrade from my Redington Trout Classic, so probably the 9ft #4. I'd also be interested to hear if there are any other contenders in the £300 range that might be a better option. I'm a bit of a Vision fanboy though so I might go for the Onki anyway 😂

[@JWhite-Fishing]

@@IBandAndyFishing Uttings have a sale on and the Onki is £229. Ended up purchasing the 10ft #4.

[@nebraska39]

Great in depth review, not sure I would be spending that kind of money on a "jack of all trades" I do have a few original streamflex rods and much prefer the understated olive green colour and branding, I would probably carry a specific nymphing rod (Maxcatch) rather than expect one rod to do all.

[@IBandAndyFishing]

It really splits people, this one. Some folks just prefer to carry one rod, and I do understand it. Certainly this is the best compromise rod I've seen so far, I'd gladly use this as the jack of all trades!

[@jorvikangler]

That red bit looks a bit garish. I've seen them in the tackle shop and it does make them stand out from the rest. More dry fly rods could do with the butt ring a bit closer to the handle. I used to be fussy about keeper rings, but I've abandoned them now. To prevent the fly line/leader knot going through the tip ring I pass the leader round the reel and use a rod ring as the keeper ring.

[@IBandAndyFishing]

It's weird, I really like the keeper ring but I very rarely use it myself 🙈😂

[@jorvikangler]

@@IBandAndyFishing The Guideline LPX I have doesn't have one on. I wish lure rod manufactures would put them on though.

[@DavidCESmith]

Hi Andy. As mentioned by yourself and comments below, the cork handle does look untidy. Do you have any idea about what has happened to the concept of carbon handles? I put one on the last rod that I built and am very pleased with it, so a little surprised that they haven't been adopted by any of the major manufacturers. However if one is willing to spend a little time I don't think it is a difficult task to fill and sand a cork handle if you need to and it would probably take quite a lot of usage to get to this point. As for this concept of a rod that does everything, I wonder if one could buy two cheaper rods for a similar amount of cash in order to cover the intended fishing methods. Another thought provoking review from you, many thanks.

[@IBandAndyFishing]

A few brands have tried different handles, and there always seems to be a poor reaction. It'll take a while to get consumers used to cork alternatives I think

[@herwigvanhellemont7954]

Hi Andy, Have you already heard of the fly brand Traper is from Poland? grtz Herwig

[@stuartday3232]

Hi Andy. I don't suppose you tried it as a 9.8 nymph rod on a smaller stream?

[@ibookje]

Holy crap the cork looks like rubbish

[@IBandAndyFishing]

Rubbish is harsh, but I certainly think there should be scope for better than what's been used