Bottom-bouncers and float fishermen. Float fishermen have rods that are even longer and are often accompanied with a centre-pin reel. Spinners and spoons are seldom used but should always be part of your arsenal. Fly fishermen can also be divided into 2 basic equipment groups. The most common line weight is an 8 or 9.
Spey rods are much longer.
15 and 16 foot rods are very common on the Thompson and most speyfishermen say they have a great advantage over a 10 foot single-hand fly rod. Reels on both types of rods have to be large to hold lots of backing. Fly fishermen will usually start the season using a floating line with a dry fly. The Thompson fish are famous for taking a surface fly. Lemire's Fall Caddis or Grease Liner work very well.