[Skagit Or Scandi?]

Hi,

 

I've got a newish Beulah 5wt spey; wondering what line type most fish with; and what they are casting for flys on the Bow.

 

 

Thx

 

 

 

[Beulah 5/6 Switch-what Lines?]

Anyone using this rod? I've been using an Elixer head matched to the rod with just a regular 9ft leader for nyphing. Looking for input on what others are using and perhaps their setups for streamers as well.

 

Thanks!

[Next Line-scandi Or Skagit?]

Looking at adding another line for my Deer Creek 5/6 Spey (currently using a Delta Spey). Indicator nymping and streamers on the Bow. I currently have a scandi on my switch rod and really like its versatility; is a skagit line too much for Bow river fishing? How usefull is it at nymping or is it a better streamer line?

 

Thanks,

[Beulah Switch]

I'm running a Lamson Guru 3.5 which seems to be just the right size for the line; i think I've got 160 ft of backing on which is lots. The 5/6 rod could definitely handle bigger fish.

[Beulah Switch]

Fished @ Glenmore after work this morning with my new Beulah 5/6 Switch. I am currently running the Elixar line and bought this outfit primarily for nymphing and windy conditions; well this thing is the cats ass! Very impressed; swung a SJW and brassie with a small shot and indicator with no issues. 6 whities; where are all the real fish these days?

[Casting Hand?]

I guess what I was after is my reel loading: If I'm casting with my right hand on top and currently my reel is loaded RH Retrieve, then upon catching a fish I would then have to switch my left hand from bottom to top in order to reel in the fish. Is this the typical setup or should I have my reel set up to retrieve LH? I'm currently fishing on the West side of the river as well.

 

Thanks

[Airflo Delta Spey Black Mark]

Thanks for the help!

[Casting Hand?]

I single hand cast with my left hand ( RH Retrieve) and am finding it most comfortable to cast spey with my RH top and LH bottom (reel set for RH retrieve) Do I have everything correct for me and is this a normal to cast with your leading hand opposite that of a single hand?

 

Thanks!

[Airflo Delta Spey Black Mark]

Hi,

 

New to spey casting; there is a black marker on my line I think where it transitions from head to running line, should I be keeping this just outside my rod tip while casting or where should I have it at?

 

Thanks

[2nd Rod]

Hi,

 

I've currently got a 6wt 9ft Launch and am very happy with it. I am looking for a 2nd rod; 4wt but am a little unsure of what length I should choose. I have been doing some small stream fishing north of Calgary where a 7'6 I think would be very handy; but lake fishing and on the Bow 8-9ft seems like it would be more efficient. The 7'6 is a Flight and seems very stiff, so I'm thinking I can get most the casting distance I would receive out of a longer rod? Thoughts?

 

Thanks!

[Best Kit?]

Looking to start as it seems the cost of flies is ridiculous and I need yet another hobby. What kits are available with good quality tools, vice and tying supplies to get started. I am trying to avoid buying a "better" vice, tools ect further on down the road.

 

Thanks