Echo’s TR2 Spey Series (TR stands for Tim Rajeff, the designer of these rods) is a low-priced offering from Echo built for power. This series caters to anglers who prefer to use abrupt bottom-hand power and frequently find themselves making the touch-and-go or Skagit-style casts. The TR2 is stylish, lightweight, durable, and pretty caster-friendly… incredible attributes for a low-priced Spey rod. This rod is great for beginners and excels in its niche.