Modifying lines

[Rick J]

Probably my favorite two hander is the Scott 1287 but it stuggles a bit with heavier lines and flies. I have mainly used the RIO 550 skagit which is a great line but perhaps a bit on the light side for heavy winter work.

So I decided to tweak some lines to see what I could come up with. I started with a Skagit 650 head. I cut it back to 23.5' and 582 grains. I tried casting a 12' T-14 tip and relatively heavy fly first with the 550 then with the modified line and there was a pretty significant difference in ease of casting with the modified 650. So I now have a great line for heavier stuff but will still use the 550 for lighter work

[Fats]

What is it in the nature of steelheaders that makes us "Gear Tinkerers?" I've never come across another sub-sect of fly fishers that are as prone to "tweaking" gear. It sure is fun!

Congrats on getting your system tweaked!