AFS Favorite Scandi Lines

[@loomi47]

Few days ago I was crazy about skagit lines and spent hundreds dollars,because it is "easy to cast",but it needs a tip and a heavy fly. If you don't get the proper tip weight and fly weight,it dosn't work.And I don't need a heavy fly ,finally I found that compact scandi head is what I really need, scandi is much easier to cast than a skagit head for me, a straight anchor,and a D loop ,cast easily,just take a little time to master how to build a bigger D loop and a shorter anchor.

[@ashlandflyshop770]

It's all very situational and about delivering the fly (large or small) to the desired depth. Having Skagit and Scandi heads we are able to move easily between these options with a single rod. Super versatile! Glad you found something that works well for you!

[@jcanderson3856]

Really enjoy the Rio Scandi body on my 10’6” and 11’ switch rods ....

[@ashlandflyshop770]

Oh yeah! It's a perfect line for rods in those lengths!

[@CIANOBOYLE]

Brilliant video. what grain airflow rage would you suggest for my 11ft 7/8 loop nxt switch rod ?

[@jbflyfishingjbflyfishing4068]

I just purchased a two hand 12’ Orvis clear water 8 weight Spey rod. What line would you recommend I start with? I am new to two hand spey casting. I make several trips a year to Anchorage fishing in the Kenai River and the Russian

[@ashlandflyshop770]

We would suggest starting with a skagit line between 20' and 25' . Most likely this will be between 550 and 600 grains (570-575 being the sweet spot) for your 8 wt rod. Rio or Airflo both make great heads that will match well with your rod. Good luck! www.ashlandflyshop.com/collections/skagit-fly-lines/products/rio-25 www.ashlandflyshop.com/collections/skagit-fly-lines/products/airflo-g3-compact-skagit-driver-spey-head

[@mattgroff9669]

Ive been haven problem loaded my rod its a 12 6 switch rod made by dogulas its a 7 weight but feels like a 9 weight to me i had a rage compact 600 g and a rio short at 475 grains what u recommend me to use fishing salmon river ny trying to swing fly thanks

[@ashlandflyshop770]

Typically for a 7126 we like a 480 scandi. How does that 600grain head feel?

[@mattgroff9669]

@@ashlandflyshop770 so i was using the rage compact im pretty sure its 33 ft long the head but i think i had it backwards i flipped the head around and what a difference i love it now just have tl keep practicing thats for the help and ur time man

[@ashlandflyshop770]

@@mattgroff9669 Hey glad you're getting it figured out! Practice is definitely important in the world of Spey Casting! Cheers

[@travisnewmann]

I see that CLAW!

[@ashlandflyshop770]

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