REDINGTON Olympus 13'6 #8 Fly Rod

Redington Olympus 13'6 #8: built for big rivers

With its 13'6 length and #8 line weight, this Redington Olympus is a Spey rod built for wide-open water. Long and powerful, it was developed to effectively cover large, broad rivers holding migratory fish, where reach and line control become essential.

Its target waters include the great steelhead and salmon rivers of the Pacific Northwest as well as beats dedicated to Atlantic salmon.

13'6 to cover the big currents

The 13'6 of this Olympus delivers the length needed to fish wide rivers effectively. This reach allows you to cover more water and provides excellent line control during long swing presentations.

It also makes presentation management at distance easier — a real asset when fish are holding far from the bank or when long current seams need to be covered.

A #8 line weight for powerful migratory fish

The #8 line weight gives this Olympus the reserve needed to handle demanding fishing situations and take on hard-fighting migratory fish.

This combination of a 13'6 length and #8 power makes it a true big-river rod, equally suited to fishing steelhead and Pacific salmon as to targeting Atlantic salmon.

Fast action and easy loading

Despite its length and power, this Olympus retains the fast action and easy loading characteristic of the range. The fast recovery of the blank efficiently releases the accumulated energy and delivers a crisp response on casts.

This combination delivers the precision and line speed needed to cover long distances, while maintaining an intuitive and enjoyable loading feel during long days on the water.

Nano Resin Technology: lightness and responsiveness

The Steelhead Green blank benefits from the Nano Resin Technology developed by Redington. This graphite and resin matrix aims to produce a lighter, more resistant, and more responsive construction.

On a 13'6 Spey, this pursuit of lightness is particularly important. It limits the inertia of a long two-handed rod and keeps the blank lively and responsive throughout each cast.

During the fight, this responsiveness also provides the control needed to manage powerful fish in strong currents.

Components designed for two-handed fishing

The Redington premium cork grip features contrasting cork rings at the upper and lower sections. These visual markers make it easy to find a consistent hand placement during casting. The lower grip has a spherical end cap in composite material.

The reel seat combines a synthetic dark walnut-style insert with a laser-engraved sliding ring. The nuts are fitted with nylon inserts to ensure reliable reel retention.

The chrome stainless steel guides provide excellent line slip, while the alignment dots simplify rod assembly at the water's edge.

An Olympus built to think big

The Redington Olympus 13'6 #8 is aimed at anglers who regularly fish large salmon and steelhead rivers and need the reach to fully exploit these waters.

Longer than the 13' #8, it further emphasizes its big-river orientation. Reach, line control, and power reserve are front and center here, whether fishing the rivers of the Pacific Northwest or the great Atlantic salmon beats.

Specifications of the Redington Olympus 13'6 #8

• Length: 13'6
• Line weight: 8
• Type: Spey
• Target species: steelhead and salmon
• Suited to Atlantic salmon fishing
• Designed for large, broad rivers
• Long reach and excellent line control
• Fast action and easy loading
• Fast blank recovery
• Nano Resin Technology construction
• Blank finish: Steelhead Green
• Premium cork grip with hand placement markers
• Lower grip with composite end cap
• Synthetic dark walnut-style reel seat insert
• Sliding ring with laser engraving
• Locking nuts with nylon inserts
• Chrome stainless steel guides
• Alignment dots
• Comes with a Cordura protective tube
• Lifetime warranty
• If you have any questions about choosing a rod, a fly line, or for fly tying component selection, do not hesitate to contact us through our website, by phone, or by visiting us in person at our Ardent Fly Fishing store.