Questions about multi-tip lines and overlining for warmwater

[Abe Mathews]

I’m considering buying a multi-tip system for warmwater fishing.

[Zach Matthews]

Abe –

You’ve got a number of questions here.

Generally speaking I am not as big a fan of multi-tip lines as of carrying extra spools.

[Grant Wright]

I’ll ditto Zach’s comments on the Rio Clouser line.

[Michael Exl]

Here is the problem with multi-tip lines on smaller rods of that size, the connection point. The snake guides have a small enough diameter that the connection point will catch on the guides. I have lost several fish because of this. The cut off point seems to be 7wt. and higher for using multi-tip systems in my opinion.

As far as overlining, I don’t like it. Rods are a certain weight for a reason. If someone is constantly overlining their rods, I would suggest to them that they work on there casting to improve it.

I will through another line into the equation that you may want to consider Abe. The Rio Outbound Short. Great for large flies like the Clouser line, and you can really get it out there. I used the Rio Clouser line for several years, but I have switched everything to Outbounds. The great thing is that they make a sink version of it as well. Not to mention these lines are great for faster action rods like the S4 and Z-axis.

-Mike

[Adam McDowell]

Abe, if you are really serious about throwing bigger bugs, i would recommend picking up an inexpensive 8wt and a decent line. if you are fishing for black bass, your reel will not be as important, its usually just a line holder.

Fishing with a 5 wt with bigger bugs is really frustrating regardless of the rod. An 8wt will get your fly there and allow you to get a decent hookset on a largemouth if you get a grab. I use a sage RPLX 8wt that I bought on ebay for around $200 and sage smallmouth bass floating line. It will zing most clousers and deer hair bugs.

As for the multi tip, the 9wt rio multi-tip setup that I use for stripers can be aggravating. For only using a handful of times a year, it does fine versus buying 4 different setups.

[Eric DeWitt]

You’ve got some great answers already to your questions.

[Abe Mathews]

Thanks guys.

I have a small quiver of 8wts available, however the area I’m fishing more now seems to be chock full of the 2 lb and under (sometimes much under) white and yellow bass.

[Randy Kadish]

I fish with shooting heads, so I’m not familiar with multi-tips. The one time I tried to cast one it didn’t feel right. Maybe I needed time to get used to it.

The best thing would be for you to try different weights and see what works for you.

Though you got great advice on the board, I’d also call ‘Rio. They are very, very helpful.

Randy

[john meyer]

Good advice so far. If you don’t like the idea of having a bunch of spools, get a line winder that fits in your vest/boat bag. If you put a large loop in the end of your backing and put a loop at the back end of your lines, you can changes lines quickly without the need for a spare spool.

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