Sage One Spey Rod Line Recommendations

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Sage one spey rod line recommendations.

The trout spey hd rods are primarily designed for spey casting as opposed to switch rod style actions previously captured within sage s trout spey category and features an action designed for skagit and scandi style casting techniques with trout appropriate sized flies. Undeniably trout focused undeniably fun. These finely tuned rods fish best with an ultra thin diameter fly line to reduce sag in the line when tight line nymphing at distance. The particular sage x spey rod we cast loads best with a rio scandi line anywhere from 600 610 especially if you re looking for a deep load into the butt section of the rod.

You will notice two line ratings per line. The x is almost without doubt the highest energy rod i have ever cast. The a rating is for more experienced casters or for. We cast both skagit and scandinav.

Rio is pleased to be able to provide this line recommendation for a number of two handed rods on the market. If you like to watch your spey cast shoot far and fast with the flick of a rod tip then this rod is for you. The sage x two handed rods are high performance rods for casters that want the absolute best performing spey rod out there. Five rods from 10 3 to 11 3 excel with a variety of spey lines that are currently offered in 175 350gr sizes.

If you don t have enough grains on the sage x you risk casting a long belly line off the tip of the rod more work for even the most. The simplest guideline is if the rod is less than 12 6 long choose the short version of these lines. Choosing the right line for your spey rod is important. Line recommendations and casting notes.

Try the sage mod spey rods. If you need to feel the rod bend deep and slowly rebound forward magically propelling the line when you swear it wouldn t then this isn t the rod for you. Instead you are tight to your flies just like a swung fly take or streamer eat. When the fish eats you feel the take down the blank and right into the cork as you don t have slack line like in an indicator rig.