{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Switch and spey

Changing lines can be a pain, so a new reel or at least new spool would be advisable. Realistically, you won't need nearly as much backing as most people think they need, so you can make a smaller reel work - even more so if you switch from dacron to gel-spun. For my 6-switch, an Orvis Access III holds more backing than I'll need, even with a Skagit head + tip. I think Dan uses a Mirage III on some of his spey set ups. 

Another option would be to cut the head off of your current line and make it a loop-to-loop connection. Then all you have to do to switch the reel from your single hander to your two hander is swap the head. I have a few lines like this and have found like I really like using those braided leader loops to make the connection. 

For what it is worth, my 6wt Helios switch is much more like an 8-9wt than a 6wt, so I think a 5 would be okay for most of what you'd be fishing for around here with a 7wt. 

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