230gr #2 . The RIO Scandi head is a very easy casting Scandi style shooting head, built on RIO’s ultra-low stretch ConnectCore for the utmost in casting control and sensitivity. Free shipping for many products! #19. The INTOUCH SKAGIT TROUT SPEY SHOOTING HEAD is a very easy casting, short shooting head that will throw big flies and fast sinking tips with exceptional ease.This is the perfect head for swinging and stripping streamers for anglers using light two-handed trout Spey rods, as well as regular single-handed fly rods (just check the Therefore, we rate this model a 5 out of 5. 10wt 11wt 12wt 13wt 14wt 2wt 3wt 4wt 5wt 6wt 7wt 8wt 9wt. Each head is built on RIO’s ultra-low stretch ConnectCore for maximum sensitivity. The InTouch Skagit Trout Spey Shooting Head is a very easy casting, short shooting head that will throw big flies and fast sinking tips with exceptional ease. The first thing we did in this test was to limit the test to just weight-forward 5-weight lines. Originally planned to “test” the RIO Trout Max shooting head using a short 5′ 3″ 4wt Fly Rod. The 11’3″ 4 weight is probably the lightest 4 weight we carry, and loves a 270gr head, as opposed to the 300-330gr heads typical of most 4 weights. Head Hunting with Jeff; Reviews. Intermediate Light Skagit Head. RIO InTouch Skagit Max GameChanger F/I/S3/S5 Shooting Head $59.99. Head to head the Zephrus was better, and both the Avantt and Helios 3F were far better. 305gr #4 . Line weights here would call for a much lighter head in the form of a 480 RIO Scandi upon “Mr. But, grabbed the wrong reel and ended up using the OPST Commando Head Skajit line instead. Weight. Now I’m getting nice tight loops and I can punch it hard into the breeze. First, I listed my requirements: Shooting Head – it saves weight on outfit having only thin shooting line going through rod guides. This article tries to cover the different types of shooting or running lines available on the market and talk about their good and bad sides.. We have covered the making and use of shooting heads before, but let me just recap anyway: A shooting head … 11'6" 5wt 5116-4 . The INTOUCH TROUT SPEY SHOOTING HEAD has a very easy casting, short head for anglers using light two-handed trout Spey rods, and regular single-handed fly rods (just check the grain weight to match). The innovative short, 20-29', fast-shooting Ambush head design loads quickly for multiple casting applications. Works well on a 9′ 5wt, looks like it works well on the short 4wt Fly Rod, too! Spey rod Reviews for the Working Man; Get Your Spey Gear at The Red Shed Fly Shop; Best fly fishing Combo under $100 may be the best fly rod combo under $200 update 9/15/19; Rio In Touch Single Hand Spey Line Test Cast and Fish. Introducing our Spey Lite collection, and the Lite Skagit Intermediate shooting head. The other decision that you need to make is whether you want a modular system where the running line and shooting head attach with a loop to loop connection, or if you prefer a contiguous one piece line where they are attached.There are pros and cons to each line. https://www.crosscurrents.com/product/rio-skagit-max-shooting-head This is the perfect head for swinging and stripping streamers for anglers using light two-handed trout Spey rods, as well as regular single-handed fly rods (just check the grain weight to match). Add to Cart RIO InTouch Trout Spey Shooting Head. https://www.crosscurrents.com/product/orvis-mission-114-4wt The INTOUCH SKAGIT TROUT SPEY SHOOTING HEAD is a very easy casting, short shooting head that will throw big flies and fast sinking tips with exceptional ease. RIO Skagit Max Versitip Fly Line $189.99 $151.00. Probably our biggest surprise in this shootout was the Hardy Demon Switch. RIO Trout Spey Shooting Head #3, 265gr, 22ft. 11'0" 4wt 4110-4 . Sold Out. Winston LT 8’9" 3wt. Hardy Demon 10' 6" 3/4wt Switch Rod. Casting head to head, the Scott rods and the Helios 3F were both a lot better. THE PERFECT, ALL-AROUND SHOOTING HEAD FOR ANGLERS USING TROUT SPEY RODS With Ultra-Low Stretch Performance. As well as, its long belly ensures the cast can carry a large amount of line in the air. $49.99 Please Choose Weight: 1wt 190grn Yellow/Orange (19216) 2wt 230grn Yellow/Orange (21866) 3wt 265grn Yellow/Orange (21867) 4wt 305grn Yellow/Orange (21868) 5wt 350grn Yellow/Orange (21869) Value I have owned and fished quite a few ECHO rods over the years, and the OHS is no exception to the quality and value one would expect. 265gr #3 . Rod Weight. Species. A super hard, slick finish oval-shaped nylon shooting line, with no memory after being stretched and an extremely low coefficient of friction for long distance casts. Shooting Head Switch/Spey. 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