need some help

[TaylerW]

i just got a scott a2 7wt 10wt 4pc mainly for steelhead and light salmon,would an orvis mach be a good match for this rod? and would a multi tip line be the best, because i am willing to spend the money. any help would be appreciated.
tayler

[jbird]

Tayler

I assume you mean the 7wt 10 ft.? If so. That is the ultimate steelhead rod. Its my mainstay for steelhead and I just love it!!

What line you put on it depends on how you like to fish. A rio versitip is a good system. Not a very long belly so mending isnt that great with it. It would be a system more adiquate for swinging. The rio atlantic salmon/steelhead is my favorite line for long distance line control.

I personally think you can do better than the orvis reel. If money isnt a huge objective. I'd go for a Bauer, a Nautilus or Galvan. These reels wont put you in the tibor/abel catagory (price wise) but will definitly handle what your talking about and are top notch reels.

Have fun with it! Your gonna LOVE that rod!


Jay

[Adam Grace]

I recommend the Rio Anadromous Advantage, here's the link:

http://www.rioproducts.com/product.php?recKey=16

The 24' tips make fishing sink tips in our larger western waters much easier and more effective. The floating tip is also beefy enough to turn over an indicator, if you so choose to do that.

As far as the reel goes, the Mach will work but I like the Lamson Velocity #3 more.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

As Adam recommends, the new Rio 'Anadromous Advantage' multi-tip line seems to be getting extremely popular for Steelheaders.

A Galvan 'Rush' or Waterworks 'Velocity' would be good choices.

[jbird]

Just a side note on the rio anadromous advantage line. It is a great system, rio is the best at filling specific flyfishing needs. This line however, will not serve for an indicator line. The floating tip is a clouser taper. With a total head/belly length of 38'. Compare that to 66' on the rio salmon/steelhead line.
It becomes an anadromous disadvantage if you want to add indicator nymphing to your resume.

Jay

[TaylerW]

i think i might go for the galvan rush, i already have one on my 5wt, and have tangoed with salmon and it has performed. i am probably going to go with the r-6. but i have one more question, with the corresponding ob being $300, and the rush being 280, what are the advantages of the ob over the rush?
thanks for all the info

[Adam Grace]

The rush has a much larger and more powerful drag system compared to the OB. The OB reels are great for trout and similar powered fish, for more powerful species like Steelhead and Salmon a reel should offer more resistance. If you are going to use a long belied line for a dedicated nymphing line the Rush 3 will be too small, long bellied nymphing line take up about an extra line size in reel capacity. Now if you are only going to stay with the multi-tip line, which doesn't take up much capacity, the Rush 3 will work.

[Nip Hadlock]

sorry to hijack the thread...but what about the Orvis mid arbor?
Ed W's gotta be :roll: at me!! :lol: :lol:

[WinterrunRon]

I'll second the rio versitip system lines. They cast really well and can't be beat for the needed flexibility to changing conditons at river's edge that often happens in winter conditions... but they don't mend well at all. If you indicator fish, I wouldn't choose these type lines.

I find that the atlantic salmon/steelhead line can cast well, mend okay, and I have mine rigged to handle a sinking tip I always have in my pocket with me. If you had to make a decision on owning a single line, this would be my recommendation.

I personally have two spools, since I always have a backup line with me. One with the versi-tip system and one with rio nymph line. In low-clear conditons, however, I only use the nymph line. I haven't found a need for anything other than these two lines.

And my personal favorite reel is Ross CLA 4. I haven't tried the other reels mentioned, but I can attest to the Ross as being a high quality reel at a reasonable price.

Hope this helps.

Ron

[jhaquett]

I feel like I should mention Teton as a possible reel as well just to jumble up 'striper's' thoughts some more. I own the Specialist for my 7 weight. They retail at $260 but can be found frequently for under $200 (I paid $200 for a reel with an extra spool). I was coming home from the coast last weekend and made a stop on the Trinity River, which just so happens to be running with huge, fresh salmon ripe for the catching. The heaviest rod I've got is a 7 weight but I decided to give the salmon a shot anyway. Long story short and about 20 runs of line later I landed a BEAUTIFUL 30 pounder! I probably sound like a Teton representative but the performance of my reel was amazing given the demanding size and strength of that fish! 8) 8) 8)

[Adam Grace]

I totally forgot about the New Ross CLA-4, that would also be a nice reel. Like Ron has his steelhead setup, one single long bellied line like his Rio Atlantic Salmon/Steelhead line and one multi-tip sinktip setup. If you plan on fishing quite a bit for steelhead that would be a more versatile way to setup.

[TaylerW]

i think i am going to go with the ross evolution, i work for a company which can order it for me so that i can get it for $252.00, not a bad deal.

[Adam Grace]

The evolution is a nice reel, you'll like it, have fun.