M MAXIMUMCATCH Maxcatch Skagit Shooting Head Fly Line 200GR-650GR 17FT-25FT with 2 Welded Loops
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I ordered the 300 grain, which works well with my 10' 7 wt rod. However, a 6 weight would find it too heavy. OPST should be able to provide you with a 230 to 250 grain, or you can contact them for advice.
On a five-weight switch/spey rod, you should be able to use this Skagit head successfully. There are data tables that show which Skagit head weight (grain weight) should be used with which rod weight. Occasionally, the rod's manufacturer will make a recommendation for the best Skagit head weight to use. I've got a few of these MaxCatch Skagit shooting head lines, and they're great. I use a 300 grain weight head on a four-weight rod that is 11 to 11 1/2 feet long.
The grain weight for skagit and scandi heads is displayed on a number of newer rods, along with the rest of the rod's information. This information could also be found in the rod's user manual. This data can also be found on the internet. Almost every rod company has a line. They usually have charts for determining the proper grain weight for the skagit and scandi heads based on rod weight/length and action type.
When you visit a rod manufacturer, they usually have a table set up for their rods. You can just as easily use a couple of tables for a large number of rods. This line is available in gram weights (GR-). between 200 and 650 I mostly fish with 7 wt rods and 475 - 500 lb test line. Depending on how slow the rod's action is, 600 GR line may be used. These lines have a lot of appeal for me.
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The shooting head appears to be of decent quality, though it does get a little stiffer in cold water than a Rio shooting head. The welded loops fail fairly consistently across the four heads I've purchased, which I assume is due to the cold weather making the line stiff and possibly brittle. I welded the loop and attached the shooting line with a nail knot. Other than that, the head casts fantastically, and the price is well worth any minor inconveniences. I used to be a huge Rio fan because both sage and Rio are owned by far Bank industries, a local company. However, they recently stopped honoring their lifetime warranty on their lines, so I'm not sure how I'm supposed to pay four times as much without the warranty that was the whole reason I shopped sage and Rio shame. I don't have any regrets purchasing this shooting head because I caught a lot of fish on it grass casted it for hours with no damage and with the decline.
I've been using this shooting head (300g 20ft) on my 5wt and 6wt switch rods for two months and it's fantastic for the price. I was skeptical at first because I'd previously used Rio and OPST shooting heads, but the difference isn't that noticeable if at all. I've caught a lot of trout, including a 24" Bull, and the loops have held up well. I've also broken off a lot of gear and the loops have held up well.
Lines were created, but they were mostly useless. The fact that this MaxCatch Skagit head was only a third of the price of comparable US-made models made fly line prices were compelling enough to give it a go. But the 425 grain Skagit head I bought isn't working out for me. The fly line and loop to connect to your running line are far too thick, according to the most common complaint. As a result, whenever you strip line in, this bulky section gets stuck on your rod tip, simulating the tug of a fish taking your fly as you strip line, even though there's no fish on the line. While some spey fishing doesn't require you to strip line in that far on every cast, I do it frequently enough that this is a non-issue for me. starter. br>I've had good luck with a couple of MaxCatch fly rods I've bought, but this Skagit head needs a lot of work before it can compete with US-made rods. made their own fly lines.
a fantastic deal You can't go wrong with this deal. I'm casting 60-80 yards down a short river. Maximum length is 80 feet. As a result, I'm not sure what to say about long-distance performance. However, for what I require, it is ideal. Through the guides, most of the low-cost lines I use feel gritty or rough, but this one is silky smooth!.
It's only been a couple of days since I got the head. 13'6" Spey rod, 650 grain with 10' sink tip, OPST running line One false cast of more than 100 feet.
I bought this to try out different shooting heads, and it, like all of the other products I've tried (rods, reels, and lines), did a great job.
it's fantastic.
In the wind, it's a real beauty.
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