I like the Skagit Intermediate idea. Seems like a comprmise between using T-20 to get deeper, and should be easier to cast. Also like the idea of slowing the presentation down by the end of the head being subsurface.
Question: I presently am using the 525 gr Skagit Flight SHD, 25.5' long by RIO, on a Sage ZA 7136, with 12' of T-17 added. Am able to cast it ok and like how it fishes. If wanting to try an Intermediate head, why drop 30 grains, especially if able to lghten up on the sink tip? As expensive this stuff is, I want to get it right the first time. Thanks for your input.
RUNnGUN,
Most skagit casters will drop down 30 grains from their preferred skagit float head weight because the skagit intermediate heads tend to load the rod quicker than skagit float heads. Most skagit intermediate heads are a foot or two shorter than skagit float heads for the same weight skagit head.
Thus a 30 grain less skagit intermediate head is still are a grain or two heavier per foot than a skagit float head 30 grains heavier.
For a Sage ZA 7136, the Airflo two-handed line to rod chart recommends a 480 skagit intermediate. Go by the recommended Switch weight, the Intermediate is not listed on the chart yet. Same concept though, drop down 30 grains for the Switch also.
http://www.rajeffsports.com/spey_chart.pdf Some more info.
http://www.larimeroutfitters.com/airflo-skagit-intermediate-compacthttp://www.larimeroutfitters.com/content/airflo-skagit-intermediate-compactGG
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