Which switch line

[sabbatoy]

I have a Ross Reach 6113 switch rod and I am looking for a Skagit line for it. I am thinking to start with a 350 gr. Which line (make and model) do you guys recommend, I am thinking a short designed for the switch rods. This 6 wt is going to be used for smallies and some steelhead. Thanks, Scott

[Lance Gray]

I have a Ross Reach 6113 switch rod and I am looking for a Skagit line for it. I am thinking to start with a 350 gr. Which line (make and model) do you guys recommend, I am thinking a short designed for the switch rods. This 6 wt is going to be used for smallies and some steelhead. Thanks, Scott

I fish and teach with the Sage X-Axis Switch rod for a 6wt. I cast a 425 gr short Rio Skagit with the Rio running line behind it. It's a rocket!

I am thinking you might be two light at 350 gr. Just my two cents.

If you're around my neck of the woods. I have every Rio Short Skagit (full set) you can see which on works best.

This is one of the things I will have at the Big Water Workshop that Jon and I are doing on August 25. Check it out.

Thanks

[Don Powell]

350 grain Skagit is my "go to" head on that rod for the past 5 years. As a person who likes heavier loads than recommended for many switch and spey rods, I have found ultimate casting potential and control with 350 grains on that particular rod...

[Terry Thomas]

Would agree with the 350 grain. Check out Rio's Skagit Max Short.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

We mostly use Rio 10 foot MOW tips on the Skagit heads.