line dilema

[fishingpip]

Hi. Guys, reading the threads re. spey tips lines, has prompted this enquirey, I use a B/W norway speycaster 15'.10/11 weight. I would appreciate any info. re. line recommendations to suit this rod. Is it right to assume the head length of these lines includes the tips section. This is a learning curve for me and a departure from my normal set up, any info. or help on this matter would be welcome and much appreciated. Thanks. Fishingpip.

[Sloggi]

I don't have one of these rods but try this thread:

salmosalar.proboards80.com/index.cgi?board=tackleroom&action=display&thread=1137593526

I think there's some info on lines here. Plenty of members use this rod so you should get some posts soon.

[munro]

Fishingpip - I have the same rod or at least I did till last week when it had an unfortunate encounter with the car door (hope the repair doesn't cost too much!)
I find that an Ian Gordon 11/12 Floater with various polytips really suits this rod. I also use a Loop Quattro 11/12 which also casts really well.
Hope this helps.

[fishingpip]

Thanks for your replies, Munro, sorry to hear about your accident with the rod, hope you get sorted a.s.a.p. Of the two set-ups you mention, do you prefer one or the other, I think I would prefer a floating line set up with a front taper capable of turning over polytips. Might i enquire if you shortened the tip length of you I/G floater to get good turnover or did it perform well as it was. Once again, obliged for your help. Fishingpip.

[munro]

I prefer the IG floater as it casts marginally better although in truth there is not a great deal of difference. I find the IG line turns over tips well without any "snipping" (unlike a Snowbee!)

[windcutter]

Munro, how much did you have to snip the snowbee?I've heard that some people have taken off as much as 12 feet.Thanks

[sinkingtip]

fishingpip said:

Hi. Guys, reading the threads re. spey tips lines, has prompted this enquirey, I use a B/W norway speycaster 15'.10/11 weight. I would appreciate any info. re. line recommendations to suit this rod. Is it right to assume the head length of these lines includes the tips section. This is a learning curve for me and a departure from my normal set up, any info. or help on this matter would be welcome and much appreciated. Thanks. Fishingpip.

Hi Pip - Coincidence or what ? You saved me asking the same question ! Having just been offered a twice used 15' Norway Speycaster 10/11 for £150 (bargain ?) I am now pulling my hair out in terms of "line dilemma" and, like you, would appreciate any help or advice from forum members. I have whittled it down to a choice of 3.

1) Rio Windcutter with interchangeable tips. I had the opportunity to briefly experiment with this line yesterday with the 10/11/12 weight on a 14' Daiwa MK 2 and it performed well even on this 'bog standard' short rod.
I assume for the 10/11 Norway that the 10/11/12 version of this line would be better than the 9/10/11 version but grateful for advice as at £130 a pop I don't want to make an obvious error.

2) Rio Mid Spey with interchangeable tips. What are the basic differences between this and the Windcutter apart from the variations in 'section' lengths ?. I did, however, notice that the Mid Spey comes in 10/11 at the top end and not 10/11/12 like the Windcutter - should this be a consideration in terms of suitability for the beefier 10/11 Norway. Any advice on obvious benefits or differences between both of these Rio lines would be appreciated.

3) The Monteith system - heard some good reports and I am sure Jock would not plough in his hard earned dosh or time in developing anything less than an excellent product.

Thanks in anticipation.

[sinkingtip]

Thanks G - much appreciated. I had a feeling the Monteith may have been a little 'light' for this rod but after Springers recent post on his impromptu casting clinic with the Tweed guys I wasn't sure. I think the contender so far will be the Windcutter 10/11/12 unless someone can come in and convince me otherwise. I know a lot of it is down to personal taste and/or casting style and therein lies the dilemma I guess.
Thanks again for taking the time on belhalf of myself and Pip.
Regards as always

[sinkingtip]

Forgot to ask - I assume that the Pflueger Trion 4" has the capacity to hold the Rio lines with adequate backing ?

[speycaster]

your answer to how much to cut of the snow bee is none ,if you lift it to the top first then roll cast it and go into the cast of your choice , but if you want it to be a smoother more manageable operation then i had 10 ft taken of which means i can cast up to 14ft poly tips with ease a word of warning the loop quatro tip system is heavier than normal lines so be careful i think the lightest they do is a 10/11 which was to heavy for my rod 9 and i paid the price lol

[sinkingtip]

I will take "probably" factor into account and go for the Windcutter 10/11/12 . I have no real knowledge or experience of the Ian Gordon lines but dont doubt their quality or performance. Advice greatly appreciated as always G.

[fishingpip]

Graham, you refer to the I.G 65' head length 11/12w. Can I ask if you think the 75' head length would overload the rod. Have you any thoughts regards turnover of this line when using polytips, would you consider it o.k. Again, many thanks to those who have pitched in re. answering these questions. Obliged. Pip.

[beanieboy]

The length is more of an issue here, not the rod or the line weight [think actual weight of the 65' and 75' is much the same - could be wrong]- if you intend to use tips [say 10'] you will be casting a 85' line - how you cast and where you intend to cast will be the acid test.