05-05-2016, 03:25 PM
My 8 weight setup for swinging big streamers or steelhead flies.
Rod - Redington Dually Spey 13'6 8 wt
Reel - Redingtom Behemoth 9/10
Running Line - Rio Grip Shooter - 35 lb
Shooting Line - Rio Skagit Max Short 500 Gr
Tip - Rio MOW 7.5 F /2.5 S or a full 10 sink or full float
The advantages of the system is casting distance, everything is a loop to loop connection, wind does not matter, brush behind you does not matter, and no muscle fatigue at the end of the day.
Di
vantage can't overhead cast, can't mend (which the skagit tip), it is a little bit for the rambunctious 8" trout that decides eating a 4" streamer is a good idea.
It is a fun way to fish, but takes practice to learn. You cannot just pick it up like overhead casting.
I also have a 7 wt switch rod at 11'6 with a 7/8 reel with a switch line that I can mend and spey cast, but I do not get the distance with the switch setup.
Two handed fishing is something to look into, especially if you are going after steelhead.
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Rod - Redington Dually Spey 13'6 8 wt
Reel - Redingtom Behemoth 9/10
Running Line - Rio Grip Shooter - 35 lb
Shooting Line - Rio Skagit Max Short 500 Gr
Tip - Rio MOW 7.5 F /2.5 S or a full 10 sink or full float
The advantages of the system is casting distance, everything is a loop to loop connection, wind does not matter, brush behind you does not matter, and no muscle fatigue at the end of the day.
Di
vantage can't overhead cast, can't mend (which the skagit tip), it is a little bit for the rambunctious 8" trout that decides eating a 4" streamer is a good idea. It is a fun way to fish, but takes practice to learn. You cannot just pick it up like overhead casting.
I also have a 7 wt switch rod at 11'6 with a 7/8 reel with a switch line that I can mend and spey cast, but I do not get the distance with the switch setup.
Two handed fishing is something to look into, especially if you are going after steelhead.
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