Skagit on a LS2 1408..

[Eric Tarcha]

Will this rod cast Skagit line well? I have gotten a few answers and they all vary a little.

For example...
Yes, 550 grains with a cheater...

Yes, 550 grains, fine by itself...

No, go with a midspey (WC 8/9/10)...

all of the above...

I am new to this speyworld, have a rod that I have never cast (i know, i know... cast them first, but i got a great deal on it) and am looking for the best line to get me learned/started. I plan on using it for winter steelies and salmon in the greater Seattle, Olympic Pen. areas.

Thanks!

[speyforsteel]

I fish the 1408 LS2 often and my fav is the Airflo 8/9 Skagit,I also like the 600 grain S.A. skagit line.
As for the rio the 550 also works,I don't like to use cheaters for rods 15' and under but that's just me

[Rookiespey]

I agree with speyforsteel. I used the rio 550 w/o a cheater & 9 wt type 3 & 6 tips as well as t14 with 3-4" weighted string leeches . I thought it was a honey of a setup. Laser tight loops & awesome distance. Wind wasn't a problem either.
My 0.2 cents.

[pescador do mosca]

iagree

Ditto on the 550 with cheater and 9wt tips. Great combo and when you hit it right....ummmmmmmm:thumb:

[FlyShopKristin]

Hey - I notice you are in Seattle...if you have the opportunity - bring the rod out to Mike Kinney's Sunday Spey event (http://www.allaboutthefly.com/custom.php?page=421) on the Skykomish..... We've got a variety of lines - including some that you note below.....

try the lines out to find what matches up best for you.

[fishmagnet]

I have the same rod: Skagit 550 with 5' cheater, 8 wt tips and it casts great. That is with the right person casting it !

[Eric Tarcha]

Thanks everyone! I am going to test it out tomorrow without a cheater and see how it goes.....

I am going to check out the Spey event at AATF as well...

Cheers!

[danimal]

Guide Kevin Feenstra , who is on the scott prostaff , was instrumental in the designing of the LS2 series . It is Dr. Way Yins' baby though..Kevin states that the LS2 1408 is probably the best tips rod ever built. I line mine with a homemade skagit of about 580 grns ,7 ft. cheater and 10 ft T-14 .. It will throw even more grainage than that comfortably.. Truelly is an awesome stic.

[Eric Tarcha]

First time casting this weekend and I'm Hooked!! Thanks to Riane for taking me out and showing me the ropes....

The rod is awesome with just a 550 Skagit, can't wait to load it up a bit more with a cheater. Man, I think I just took my fishing addiction to a whole other level...:thumb:

[Riane]

Dude, had fun fishing with you last weekend. Were you able to get out again this past weekend? I must say I was impressed casting your LS2, I am a novice caster but I was able to seriously fling that thing with tips and it was a lot of fun.

-Brian