My New Baby...and How Much Backing??

[sirocco]

I'd certainly be interested Toolman.

[alhuger]

I was wondering something similar today (re: how much backing). I tend to load up my reels with a ridiculous amount of backing without putting much or any thought into it. If you break it down though, 150 yards or ever 200 yards is likely, waaaaaay too much. If you think about it, 200 yards is 600 feet, if you add a typical line length in there your at 700 feet. I am admittedly not as experienced as allot of people here and I have not steelheaded (much to my regret) but I have fished the salt and I have never had anything run me out 700 feet. Or anything close to it. In fact, I have never had much luck landing fish who ran out past 100-120 feet unless I was able to get moving (like in a boat) to maintain really good tension. With that in mind I may strip down my reels so I can maybe fit some spey lines on my larger single handed reels.

 

-al

[rusty]

I agree with you Al. I'm going to Alaska to fish monster chinooks on the 10 weight in July, and we'll see if I change my mind afterwards.

[KingSalmon]

Sweet set-up Russ! You bringing that thing up this way so I can take a look?

[headscan]

That's great guys and now there are only a few spots left if anyone is interested.

 

Ok, you've convinced me. I'm in.

[bhurt]

Sign me in for the Loop School

[toolman]

We will arrange a second Loop Spey school on the same weekend if there is continued interest, as we seem to have already filled the first school. We'll get the available dates worked out and post them so we can decide which weekend/day is best for you guys.

[SilverDoctor]

 

That's my new Beulah 12'7" 7/8 and Islander LX4.0. I also picked up a Beulah Elixir to match - it's a 435gr. 35'.

 

 

Nice combo there, congratulations on a great combo.

[Whistler]

thanks guys,

 

the classes will be full 8 hour days and be limited to a max of 8 as mentioned with both Frank and myself instucting. If there is sufficient interest we would be happy to do 2 days. We will bring a bunch of demo rods and lines for everyone to try as well.

I am just putting my calendar together for May but how about the 17th and 18th? I am pretty open at this moment so if earlier or later is better we can make it work.

 

looking forward to getting back out there,

 

Brian

[toolman]

Both, May 17 and 18th, work for me, so the other guys can choose first, which day works best for them.

Also wanted to mention that this Spey School is ideal for fisherman who are using two handed Switch rods as well as Spey rods. If you would like to give Spey casting a try and are interested in attending the school, but don't have a two handed rod yet, we can help you with that as well.

[DutchDryfly]

This day clinic will be limited to 8 participants, with the two instructors and at a cost of around $150/person.

Anyone interested?

 

If this $150/person includes travelcosts I will be there !!

[headscan]

thanks guys,

 

the classes will be full 8 hour days and be limited to a max of 8 as mentioned with both Frank and myself instucting. If there is sufficient interest we would be happy to do 2 days. We will bring a bunch of demo rods and lines for everyone to try as well.

I am just putting my calendar together for May but how about the 17th and 18th? I am pretty open at this moment so if earlier or later is better we can make it work.

 

looking forward to getting back out there,

 

Brian

 

Isn't that May long weekend? Hopefully it doesn't snow

[headscan]

thanks guys,

 

the classes will be full 8 hour days and be limited to a max of 8 as mentioned with both Frank and myself instucting. If there is sufficient interest we would be happy to do 2 days. We will bring a bunch of demo rods and lines for everyone to try as well.

I am just putting my calendar together for May but how about the 17th and 18th? I am pretty open at this moment so if earlier or later is better we can make it work.

 

looking forward to getting back out there,

 

Brian

 

I have a friend who isn't on this board but is interested in the clinic as well.

[Whistler]

Isn't that May long weekend? Hopefully it doesn't snow

 

 

shoot, you are right it is May long weekend. That might not be the greatest choice as i imagine many folks would want to bolt if the weather is good. Perhaps we should look at the 24/25 or 10/11.

[toolman]

I think May 17/18th is fine, as these dates do not conflict with other fishing clinics we have planned for May (Bow River Nymphing Clinics etc), of which details will be announced in the coming weeks.

[Whistler]

what about the 24th and 25th?

[toolman]

I would suggest sticking with the 17/18th.

[Brownstone]

no you two..don't be arguing, wanna get the thread closed and have to start another?

[headscan]

I was wondering something similar today (re: how much backing). I tend to load up my reels with a ridiculous amount of backing without putting much or any thought into it. If you break it down though, 150 yards or ever 200 yards is likely, waaaaaay too much. If you think about it, 200 yards is 600 feet, if you add a typical line length in there your at 700 feet. I am admittedly not as experienced as allot of people here and I have not steelheaded (much to my regret) but I have fished the salt and I have never had anything run me out 700 feet. Or anything close to it. In fact, I have never had much luck landing fish who ran out past 100-120 feet unless I was able to get moving (like in a boat) to maintain really good tension. With that in mind I may strip down my reels so I can maybe fit some spey lines on my larger single handed reels.

 

-al

 

So I pulled out my Orvis Madison reel that I bought way back in 1991 at Country Pleasures. Funniest thing I never realized about it until today is that there isn't even a foot of backing on it. Just the fly line. I think you may be onto something with the whole excessive backing thing...