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I'm building a sage one 8126-4 (8wt 12' 6") blank for a Skeena/bulkley tribs trip this fall Any advice on what line works for this rod. I cant find the recommended grain windows as this rod is on closeout. I am new to spey/steelhead fishing. I've done a couple casting days at the FT speyorama. The rio website line selector recommended 8 lines for this rod (didn't help me narrow it down) It recommended "Skagit MAX" and "Skagit MAX short" lines in grain weights from 425 to 575. Seems like a large grain window. As I said, I'm new to spey casting but I have picked it up well. I understand they throw 10' T14 in those systems. What do you recommend? Should I go the short head 20' or the standard 24' Should I go the 575gr head if I'm fishing T14, or go lighter. any advice would be welcomed. Also any preference on shooting line. thanks
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Hello folks, This is my first full season of fly fishing, and I've loved every day, rain or shine. Learned a bunch on my own, asked a lot of questions and this Forum has been a great help. So, yes I am a Novice. One of my ultimate goals is to learn how to two-hand Spey cast, but for this year, I was interested in learning about streamer fishing. I'm not sure if I'll be able to get my 6-7W rod this season, and I'm only running a 4W. So, should I try and learn about streamers when I take my Spey lessons, or are there lessons specific to streamer fishing? I've tried zipping around a few 2" streamers with my 4W, but I know it's just not the same. Thanks in advance, -M.
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Hey I received a 5/6 wt 12'6" spey rod for Christmas from my wonderful fiance which I plan on using on the Bow with big flies (mainly wet) but I still need to get line(s) and a reel. I've read many articles, posts and watched plenty of videos but I'm still a little confused/overwhelmed. Can someone recommend me a store to go to that stocks what I need with staff that can educate me/sell me stuff? I've seen Fish Tales mentioned a few times while searching this site, are they my best bet? Bonus Question: I've been told to go with a Skagit line. Good idea? Bad idea? Rio? Airflo? Thanks!
