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