Definitely a shop/guide favorite for Spey reels around here! The 7+ for trout spey rods and #6 weight and under switch rods, while the 9+ is perfect for 6+ weight steelhead spey rods and 7+ weight switch rods.

The HD in this reel stands for “Heavy Duty.” The Guru S HD has both a complete cage design and type II in blaze finish. Guru S HD is a phenomenal, affordable Saltwater and/or Spey reel. Steadfast and stylish, Guru has long set a standard as a rugged, fully USA-machined, and ultra-reliable reel at a mind-blowing price. We’ve updated Guru’s spool geometry for enhanced retrieve rates, opened the porting to reduce weight and improve line drying, integrated the counterbalance, and introduced a curved cross section arbor for structural stability. Guru continues to prove that the quest for enlightenment can be anything but boring.

Available in Blaze.

Format: Large Arbor Full Frame

Materials: Machined 6061 Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Finish: Type II Anodize