; example a 6 wt. Hardy Demon 4-Piece Fly Rod- 11' 7- New in the Tube with Tags Suitable for all fly fishing abilities. World Class® features 3M Powerlux 500 resin blanks that evenly disperse tension while under a load, and allows for higher break strengths without increasing overall weight or blank diameters. All Rights Reserved. Demon har en forholdsvis rask aksjon. 12’6” 6/7 wt. With its low stretch core, I recommend and enjoy using these lines for fishing longer distances of 70’ to 120’ in conditions requiring floating lines. I suggest 10' tips on spey rods shorter than 13’ rods and 15’ tips on rods 13’ and longer or as to your personal liking and casting skills. Introducing the Zephrus 7/8 wt. This rod is my first choice for Atlantic Salmon and Great Lakes Steelheading. Hardy Demon Switch Fly Rod. vs. ________________________________________________________________________, Dress and Maintain your Fly and Spey Lines A full range of rods covering every use from small stream through technical nymph fishing and the largest of windswept reservoirs. Shooting Line Lengths; under 25’ and up to 60’…reel to head (excluding head to fly). Like an Alfa Spider, Greys faded out of the mainstream and into the fond memory of enthusiasts. Stunning clean cosmetics include a metallic olive blank, custom reel seat and high quality hardware. With these prices, you won’t break the bank in becoming a World Class Caster. 25% off - Hardy Ultralite MA Reel. May I note when going outside any fish weight recommendations for a rod that increased angler experience should be taken into consideration. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. The individual rod weights Tips are the same grain wt; example a 6 wt 10’ floater, intermediate, type 3 and type 6 sink are 84 grains each, which allows the casters to maintain their same forward cast stroke every time. to 11 wt. I recommend the RIO InTouch 3d Scandi with RIO’s Replacement Tips or Versi Leaders. It swings the fly, on average, between four and 10 feet deep, and yet the graduated density still allows for outstanding line control and easy casting. Hardy Sirrus Glass Fly Rod Series. by Walt Geryk, 2016, What line combinations for swinging and tracking flies for all my Switch Rod use and specific Spey Fishing in tight quarters do I prefer? A full range of rods covering every use from small stream through technical nymph fishing, Salt, Switch and Two handed salmon use. The Perfect Fit for Shorter Scandi Lines Don’t be afraid of large bulky flies in the cold! To better understand how these products may perform by a variety of casters, testing continues during clinics, classes and schools. For those of us who have been at this long enough, you'll remember when Greys left us some 6 (or so) years ago to become a European only brand. Hardy Demons are manufactured with Sintrix 330 for increased strength to weight ratio and improved in hand balance. RIO Versi Tips are the same grain wt. I especially like the added versatility of RIO's 3D when looped to the appropriate RIO Replacement Tips. With its powerful lower rod section, the New DEMON Spey effortlessly casts RIO’s 3D Scandi lines which are becoming very popular for sub-surface tight line swinging. A full range of rods covering every use from small stream through technical nymph fishing, Salt, Switch and Two handed salmon use. Our favorite Skagit Line is: Sign up for our Newsletter, a monthly dose of new ideas and exclusive deals on great gear, sent directly to your inbox. Fenwick World Class Fishing Equipment Now there will be some fresh fish entering the rivers, these fresh fish can smash and run, so be ready. "This Hybrid Mid-Spey Line Configuration, that offers a wide rage of versatility, continues to possibly be the most popular line configuration available today." These flies may be more effective in boiling deep pockets and are definitely easier to use and in many cases will be more productive in these areas. Unsure on how the bright fluorescent color was determined but once you get past it, you’ll find a versatile and nicely performing line with a combination of tips to fit your casting style and fishing needs. The rod comes in four convenient sections and possesses all the refinements you'd expect with a Hardy rod. C $752.72. The floating back portion makes mending and pickups easy, while the hover midsection and intermediate tip keeps the fly fishing below the surface. The 15’ Tips are more compatible with 13 feet and longer rods and are offered in 7 wt to 11 wt. After a few years of lobbying and discussions with four manufacturers, I apparently may have caught the attention of Simon and Zack at RIO and recently the introduced the New InTouch Short Head Spey Lines. With multiple field testers, we have all decided it’s a must have fly and spey line dressing.” "The 7/8 wt. By adding an assortment of Versileaders you’ll be able to get down into the strike zones. Stunning clean cosmetics include a metallic olive blank, custom reel seat and high quality hardware. Replacement Tips for even more versatility. 11’6” 5/6 wt. Switch rod and Spey rod weights are rated on the AFTTA standard and single-hand rods and lines are rated on the AFTMA standard. With a possible slight modification to your forward cast, you will find the considerably smaller “D” loop allows you to cast while being up against a wall. I find this line to be the answer for adapting to the challenges of smaller streams and larger rivers with the need for innovative roll and spey casting with the ability to shoot out a long overhead cast. RIO’s New ConnnectCore Shooting Line designed with the two-handed caster in mind are the popular choices. Roll, Spey and Overhead Casting Versatility From £386.99. £16.99. It’s Airflo Scandi Compact, used with matching RIO Versi Tips in the 10 and 15 foot selections. And I Like More Hook Ups! With or without the tips, the 2 D lines cast well in most conditions, while RIO’s 3D is noticeably smoother compared to the slightly clunkier 2D. I prefer the ConnectCore for all larger species such as Atlantic salmon, steelhead and stripers. Supplied with a selection of interchangeable tips. Hardy Demon is manufactured in Sintrix 330 for increased strength to weight ratio and improved in hand balance. Even with the extreme durability of these rods, keep in mind that they are designed to work effectively and to give the highest enjoyment fighting every fish within limits. From £585.00. These reels are tested under extreme fishing and nearly every other condition applicable for a fly reel. A full range of rods covering every use from small stream through technical nymph fishing, Salt, Switch and Two handed salmon use. This means that a 5-weight switch rod, for example, takes a much higher grain weight line than a 5-weight single hander in order to get the proper load. The low stretch core on both allows for longer line hook ups. 4pc. $729.95 to $829.95, For Line Advice on these rods and others and for your style of fly fishing. $479.95 This particular model is a great all around and versatile spey rod for the Great Lakes Rivers and for Atlantic salmon where the longer floating speys are desirable. SINTRIX 330 Technology - SINTRIX 330 is a complicated technology. Change from dry fly and nymphing presentations, to swinging wets and streamers in a minute! © Copyright 2016 by Walt Geryk. 7/8wt 11’9”: For fish into the 15 pound class, you’ll find this rod to be smoother and more power than its very popular predecessor the HARDY Marksman S. 8/9wt 12’9”: My choice for all conditions including fast high water and when using the new RIO 3D Scandi Heads with 10’ Replacement Tips. I recommend Endura, the #1 Spey and Fly Lines Dressing. Tested on steelhead, I had a higher rate of solid hook ups, 8 out of 10. With these two properties, easier casting and 10% and 15% added distances are achieved without any loss of accuracy. A full range of rods covering every use from small stream through technical nymph fishing, Salt, Switch and Two handed salmon use. The cork quality is excellent although the rear handle grip is a little short. The Powerflex Max has a higher buoyancy and slickly comes off the water. I also find that Shooting Lines and their diameters are another important connection in creating a well-balanced line combination for gaining distance and accuracy. With smaller fish and if needed to go long, I usually find that the drag of the line in and on the water with a subtlety motioned hook set is always more than enough to get locked up. "Always searching for better solutions and products, I was asked to test this new proprietary formula. After testing and fishing these New 6 Piece models, I find each performs slightly heavier than each designated lower number but comfortably cast the lighter numbered lines. RIOs sink like a density compensated line with the 3 shorter sections compared to the longer sections of 2D line. Testing in high and low pressures, deeply submersed in salt water for months at a time, frozen, heated, boiled are just some of the conditions that cannot affect the performances of these #1 Salt Water Reels. Through extensive testing I find it to exceed our expectations with farther casting distances, added slickness, superior floatability, and with the ability to be applied to both wet and dry fly lines. £24.99. Endura Spey & Fly Line Dressing” is now available to the public and has received excellent reviews from those who tried and purchased it for their fly and spey lines. These reviews and recommendations are my calculated opinions which I have arrived at by analyzing how each product performs by me, my students and guests participating in my clinics. Smaller and much lighter than traditional long spey rods, switch rods can be toted through brush with ease, fished all day without fatigue, and need less room to cast than their full-sized cousins. Hardy Demon is manufactured in Sintrix 330 for increased strength to weight ratio and improved in hand balance. 4pc. Laser Cast What line combinations for swinging and tracking flies for Spey Rods and Spey Casting on mid-size to large rivers do I prefer? Powerful, interchangeable tip fly lines for nearly all conditions. I tested and fished this model with the “RIO New Long Belly Spey” and find it easy to cast the full long belly line smoothly and powerfully, resulting with tight performance loops. This is the first line, that I have found, with the ability to shoot line while single hand spey casting effortlessly. #1 Over 30lbs of silky smooth stopping power Atlantic Salmon ...... W. Mass. In fact, SINTRIX 330 contributes to a rod blank with a 30% increase in comprehensive rod strength over traditional carbon fiber fly rods. Hardy Demon is manufactured in Sintrix 330 for increased strength to weight ratio and improved in hand balance. Buy Now Buy Now More Info. © Copyright 2016 by Walter Geryk. By Walt Geryk 2017. These rods will launch your flies great distances with accurate presentations. #1 Durable design that's also lightweight A double uplocking component holds large Spey reels in place during days on the water. Searching out larger fish, ranging into the upper teens, then the 8/9 wt. Also, you may find these lines will push the distance envelope beyond your rod and current casting abilities while presenting the fly into those previously unreachable fishing zones. All Rights Reserved. Hardy Demon is manufactured in Sintrix 330 for increased strength to weight ratio and improved in hand balance. ___________________________________________________________________________, “What I have achieved by combining scandi tapers with well-matched balanced tips are effortless cast and superior performances,that are second to none for in close to long distance, mid-spey style of casting and fishing.”. 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