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What line for my new IF1266-4 spey rod?
Posted by:
Dennis Callesen
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Date: January 12, 2012 09:02PM
I have just finnished rainshadow if-1266-4 spey rod and it feels nice but I do'nt think I have the right line for it. Can anyone give me advice or know who to ask? Re: What line for my new IF1266-4 spey rod?
Posted by:
George Forster
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Date: January 12, 2012 09:39PM
Call around to some fly shops. Spey casting is "in" right now. Guys are using it to fish some not very big rivers because it lets them fish a fly "on the swing" all the way to other side of a modest size river. Most shops will be happy to let you test cast several different running line/shooting head/sinking tip combinations to find what best suits your rod and intended use. If there is no one near you, call the folks at Batson; they live in the heart of Steelhead country, and I'm sure they would be glad to help. George Forster Fort Collins, CO Re: What line for my new IF1266-4 spey rod?
Posted by:
Bill Sidney
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Date: January 12, 2012 10:37PM
there are forum's for spey rods, as well as some of the line makers will give you some inputs, one of the largest makers of FLY lines has a very good listing of line size to the type an size of rod you have, most of the supporters carry the line, [ there box is mostly YELLOW with a fish on it ] , good luck,
PS, there is a window of line sizers that will work on that rod an it is up to you to find the correct one for you, no 2 people fish the same way it is just like a fly rod [some times up a size or down a size, but it is a good place to start] Re: What line for my new IF1266-4 spey rod?
Posted by:
Quinn_Canfield
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Date: January 12, 2012 10:49PM
Dennis,
As was already mentioned, most fly line manufactures maintain lists with line/rod match ups. You can also email Batson. I did this recently and two days later I received a call from someone who gave me lots of information on the best lines. The call did not even come from Batson. Talk about great service. I can't remember if I can post the names of other forums but here is a great resource: speypages.com Finally there is at least one customer fly line maker that has an extensive set of recipes for most rods out there . He can either build you a line (good prices) or recommend a good over the counter one. Use a search engine and look for customer spey line makers or contact me off line. I am guessing you are in the 450gr area for a skagit line. Less for scandi. Quinn Re: What line for my new IF1266-4 spey rod?
Posted by:
George Forster
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Date: January 13, 2012 07:49AM
375 to 425 grain Scandi is what Batson recommends for that blank. Re: What line for my new IF1266-4 spey rod?
Posted by:
JIM MOWL
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Date: January 13, 2012 01:06PM
Batson will e-mail the recomended line weights to all their switch and spey blanks. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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