Sinking Tip Lines
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Well, I just learned from an article that Lake Erie provides some great flyfishing opportunities from bass, to walleye to sheepshead. The author recommends using 8 or 9 wt. rods with integrated sinking-tip shooting heads. I actually contacted the author and he said the SA Streamer Express was a nice line.
My question is about casting these lines? I would consider myself an intermediate caster that can get in some nice casts at times. (When I foul things up I can at least recognize what I’ve done wrong.) Are these lines difficult to cast? Any other recommendations regarding an integrated sinking-tip shooting head line or any tricks to casting these lines? Thank you.
David,
They are very easy to cast. You should have no problem if you are an intermediate caster. I’m curious was the article in Eastern Fly Fishing?David, I would recommend that you pay a visit to your local fly shop and try a few different lines out.
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Since you’ll be bass fishing I’d look into a rio versatip type line its the best bang for your buck, and you don’t have to carry a bunch of different spools either.
Thanks to everyone for their advice. I did read the article in Eastern Fly Fishing and am eager to see what the North Coast has to offer.
While the author recommends an 8 or 9 wt. rod, the only thing I have close to that is my 6/7 Redington Crosswater–my first rod. I know it’s an entry-level beginners rod, but it does get the job done. Before I decide to commit some money to a better rod, I want to make sure that this is worth my time and effort.
Any thoughts on a nice, easy casting 8 or 9 wt. that’s not too expensive?
Thanks,
David
David,
That’s the article I thought you were talking about, I actually know the author. He is the rep for SA and Scott for the shop in my area. I would go with a Rio versi-tip system and buy some T-11 as well to make your own tips. Its really easy to make the tips. I would get Rio over SA for that type of fishing. The versi-tip would be the best line in the market in my opinion for what you are trying to do. As for rods I would look at the Sage Launch or Fli and the Scott A2. I know that these may be a little more then what you are willing to spend, but these are great rods and saves money compared to buying a Z-axis or a S4. They will get the job done just fine.
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