what weight rod?

[ifisherman]

I am looking to upgrade to a new spey rod. I only want one rod that will do it all. I understand that this means that it will have to give in one way or another but I only want one spey rod. The question is that what weight makes the most sense. An 8 weight would be good for large flies and winter but might be a little to over kill for summer. A 7 would be great for summer but would I end up just being frustrated every time I tried to cast larger flies in winter? Any opinions out there? I have talked to many people that say a 7 weight will throw the largest flies but I am not sure I am convinced.

[FishonDon]

Are you only fishing for steelhead with it, or are you also fishing for the different runs of salmon. There are so many variables, that you should really go cast a few and learn the feel of what you like before you buy.