Replacement Tips for Scandi Line
Hello, I would like to get more versatility when fishing a scandi line on my 6wt switch rod. Besides mono & versileaders, has anyone used the Rio Replacement tips (designed for Scandi line) in various sink rates? Does it significantly change the casting effort (assume small fly used in Scandi applications). I would like to use this application for summer steelhead and shad fishing. Thanks in advance for any advice. Fin
Two handed fly fishing (FF) learning experience
The two handed equipment & casting may seem daunting at first especially if you are proficient single hand FF.
As far as equipment, going to your local fly shop like Kiene’s will help shorten the learning curve. Lots of good info on internet. It is important to get a balanced setup for your application.
Two handed rod Spey casting. Take a lesson. Watch YouTube. Practice on a river. Go back watch YouTube. Practice on river. Reading how to cast is basically useless. You basically only need two casts to get you fishing-Snap T & Perry Poke esp w/ a Skagit line. Once you learn how to cast Skagit, your Scandi casts will be much easier.
The two handed FF opens up water a Single hand rod could not fish before. Back casts are non existent since Spey casting keeps line in front and minimally to the back.
You can get mesmerized by your long casts; however, the object is not to cast far but to catch fish.
Okay I will get off my soapbox now.