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- Subject: Spey: Matching lines to rods
- Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 06:24:24 -0400
Walter & Group....
From Ron Thomas:
Hey
Gordy,
I
wanted to give Rick a little more information on the type of rod that I
have...It is a TFO 8wt. 13’-6” 4pc. Professional “Skagit” series. I hope this
helps.
By
the way, Rick hit the nail on the head with the comment that some shops sell two
handed rods without a working knowledge of the type of lines designed for
them. When I purchased the rod online it would have been nice if there was
a line recommendation for the type of rod used.
I’m
not advocating any particular line manufacturer, but RIO has made the attempt with their line recommendation
chart. One thing I was not aware of when I purchased RIO’s Windcutter Spey line 7/8/9 for the rod above: the
lines’ head is built on all three sizes. This particular size line has a body
that is built from a 9wt., 8wt., and part of the
7wt.
Thanks
for all of the help...
Ron
Allen Thomas
FFF
Certified Casting Instructor
www.koolfly.com
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Rick Whorwood's answer, below, give a taste of
the kind of reasoning which goes in to choice of lines for
Spey:-
Hi Gordy
It's a Skagit rod, call Rajeff Sports and order a
Skagit line. I've not cast this rod so I can't say which line (a 7/8
or 8/9) would best suit it, but my guess would be the 8/9, going a bit heavier
is always better then going lighter. I like the Airflo line over the Rio line,
because the Airflo Skagit lines have a front and rear taper, better
for turn over. Also you can use Airflo poly-leaders as tips for the Skagit line.
This rod is designed to fish tips (winter Steelhead
system). Hope this helps.
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