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Post by Chris C Crane on Oct 28, 2007 16:08:54 GMT -5
I picked up an almost new 12'4 8/9 Loop yellow series rod. I am considering using a Skagit set-up vs. the mid-spey I have currently for my other rod. Any suggestions for lining this rod? Much appreciated.
Chris
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Post by Nick Pionessa on Oct 29, 2007 7:59:21 GMT -5
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Post by Chris C Crane on Oct 29, 2007 13:35:51 GMT -5
Thanks for the Link Nick. It looks like the rio 450 Skagit is a perfect fit (no cheater req'd).
Should I be concerned with grain weight for tips? For example if I use my 10' t-14 (140 grains), then is 590 total grain wt (line + tip) too much for the rod? How will I know? or Is it something I just have to try?
Thanks,
Chris
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Post by WylieSchroederHaggerty on Oct 29, 2007 15:43:53 GMT -5
From what I heave heard and my personal experence when skagit casting the tip weight is not factored in. However I am sure Nick will correct me if I am wrong and will be interested to see what he has to say on this matter.
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Post by Chris C Crane on Oct 30, 2007 14:46:34 GMT -5
From what I heave heard and my personal experence when skagit casting the tip weight is not factored in. However I am sure Nick will correct me if I am wrong and will be interested to see what he has to say on this matter. Thewylie, Looks like you are correct. Here is a reply I received to the same question "Tips are usually not calculated in the line weight recommendations for Skagit lines. In a typical Skagit cast, the tip is not adding significantly to the casting weight of the line, so no, it won't overload the rod if you add 10' of T-14. Skagit casts are generally tolerant of broad variations in line weight. BUT, tips are calculated in the overall weight of the other line systems." Someone needs to find a way to apply the "Kiss" principle when sorting out spey set-ups. Crane |
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Post by Chris Wilson on Nov 1, 2007 19:57:38 GMT -5
I've cast that rod a fair amount as I have a friend with one. It's a nice rod and handles my 65' Carron, which is 600+ gr. with big flies and big salmon. It handles the shooting head and mid-spey lines very, very well and it should since that's what it's made to do. I don't know how it will be with heavily loaded Skagit setups though. I think you have some playing around to do in order to get the feel right. Keep in mind you have a fast recovery, medium flex rod and the "normal" (if you would call it that) Skagit setups are a little more deeper flexing and slower.
-Chris
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Post by Chris C Crane on Nov 2, 2007 10:24:50 GMT -5
I've cast that rod a fair amount as I have a friend with one. It's a nice rod and handles my 65' Carron, which is 600+ gr. with big flies and big salmon. It handles the shooting head and mid-spey lines very, very well and it should since that's what it's made to do. I don't know how it will be with heavily loaded Skagit setups though. I think you have some playing around to do in order to get the feel right. Keep in mind you have a fast recovery, medium flex rod and the "normal" (if you would call it that) Skagit setups are a little more deeper flexing and slower. -Chris -Chris Thanks for the comments, I originally bought the loop as a back-up rod but I really like casting it. I'm still trying figure out which of my two spey rods I will load with a Skagit set-up. Since the water levels are really low everywhere, I don't need to rush with a set-up that will chuck a lot of weight.... Per your comment, my other rod is a CND Expert which is a little more full flexing and might actually be better for the Skait set-up. I think I'll fish with a two hander this weekend even with the low flows. I really need to spend some time learning the feel of the rod and more importantly actually catch a fish with a two hander... Chris Thanks, Chris |
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