Skagit Line For TFO 13'3''

[Lostinwater]

I was wondering if anybody has had a chance to cast the TFO 13'3'' 8wt spey. If so, or if anybody has any input at all on which rio skagit line matches the rod the best, I'm all ears. Skagit 550 maybe? Thanks


Andrew

[Red Shed]

Yes I think you are right in picking the 550. You may want a 5' cheater but I would try it without one first.

[doublespey]

Depends if you like a faster or slower action. If you want slower, try the 550 without a cheater. Faster, try the 450 with a 5 or 10' cheater depending on the grains/length of your 'tip.

I prefer the 450 and use a 10' cheater with a 6' T14 tip, or 5' cheater and 9' T14 tip. But I've heard a range of preferences for this rod so my advice is to try the lines before you buy if possible.

Tight Lines!

Brian

[Davy]

I am using the the 450 with RIO tips for a 9wt, 5' cheater. So far, it seems to be fine. I have been fishin it here on the Clackamas which in some area's seems like home again.

[bigtj]

Rio's webpage has their recommendatins, check it out under spey community.

[Lostinwater]

Thanks for the feedback guys! I can't wait to get my hands on it

Andrew

[greyghost]

Andrew,
Simon says...........550!
http://www.rioproducts.com/photos/file/2007%20Spey%20line%20recs.pdf
Good for you buddy, load that thing up and get down here...when it finally friggin' rains that is!

Pete

[bhudda]

andrew , i have both the 450 and 550 skagit shooting heads. the 550 plus tips wass running me at around 670 - 690 grains, a lil heavy for the rod i thought. the 450 plus wc tips works great and seem to balance better for me. i have a faster stroke so the timing is also better with the 450. hope it helps.

dont forget that the rio recomendations are minus the tips. i want to try the skagit dryline for summer.
jeffrey

[Lostinwater]

Thanks for the info Jeff, I've got my 550 all riged up now I just need the rod:beathead: TFO where is it?!?! I can't wait!

[bhudda]

i was in the opposite boat, had the rod and no reel or line:) i just air cast' for weeks and watched videos till my eyes popped out.