#511200 - 05/28/09 02:42 PM
Advice on reel/line for light Spey Rod
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Dude, where's my boat?
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I am getting a 6/7 12' 6" switch rod next week. What recommendations would you have regarding a reel/line combo under $300 total? I am "leaning" toward one of the lower cost Ross reels and the Skagit multi tip in a 7wt...rod will be used for summerruns, silvers n bows primarily....cheers
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#511241 - 05/28/09 04:01 PM
Re: Advice on reel/line for light Spey Rod
[Re: D3Smartie]
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Thanks D3, is that Rise a Ross reel or a Redington? I believe the CLA 4 is a $100 class reel but still maintains the higher end drag system...what weight Windcutter do you throw? I have the Windcutter for my big spey but have been hearing alot of talk about the Skagit line of late...
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#512075 - 06/02/09 01:06 AM
Re: Advice on reel/line for light Spey Rod
[Re: Salmo g.]
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Think about the types / size flies you want to fish and where. Skagit lines were originally designed to throw half chicken type stuff. Meaning they carry a lot of mass thru the forward taper. You might look at a scandi setup or the windcutter should be the tweaner of the two. I would not cut it for tips just use sinking leaders.
D3, do you over head cast the 6126 also? curious how it would o/h cast poppers.
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#512377 - 06/03/09 04:23 PM
Re: Advice on reel/line for light Spey Rod
[Re: D3Smartie]
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Good info, thank you. Still did not settle on the best setup. Think the go try out a bunch of lines and see what feels the best on that particular rod is the way im going...look forward to some summer steel here shortly...cheers
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#512554 - 06/04/09 01:13 PM
Re: Advice on reel/line for light Spey Rod
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Summer - Vision Ace Scandi. head, Varivas shooting line 36lb., .021, Airflo Poly leaders, 10' and 14', floating and sinking. Winter - Airflo Compact Skagit head, Airflo Tactical running line 20lb., .036, Airflo CCT - 200 sink tips, Rio T-series and DC sink tips.
Edited by Grayghost (06/04/09 01:16 PM)
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