grains/length

[phearless]

Hello to all the spey gurus out there.
I am trying to put a skagit system together for my 13'8/9 rainshadow/forecast
I was thinking probably about 325-350 grns @ 32-36'
Anbody have any experience with this particular rod?

[SalaR]

That particular rod can manage much more line weight in that length(32-36'). The 450 or 550 Skagit works well . That match will be a lot of fun to cast and work well on the smaller rivers such as the Vedder,Squamish and so on....
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[Eric]

i agree with salar, 450-550 .. more towards the 550 grains..

[phearless]

So I will start at 550 and go from there.
Do you think that length is about right or should I try a bit shorter, say 30 feet?

[SalaR]

30' should be fine...the good thing with the shorter heads is that the fish extremely off a jet boat....quick action casts and there is not a need to have too much line working towards the engine....pick up and cast...bing-bang

[Bentrod]

I would have to say for that combo a 450 at 30 feet would be more than enough , the 550 is getting heavy for that rod and may be harder to pull up tips. The 350 grain would be better for the 7 wt

[uliwon]

head should be 3-3 1/2 times rod length, including sink-tip...grain weight should include tip...so 450 plus 10ft tip of t-14 equals 590 grains....

[chew]

Try and get your hands on some lines before you start buying or hacking them up. Forecast underrates their rods by about 1 line size, so your stick is more of a 9 wt. A 600 or 650 head would be a good place to start; chuck on whatever tip.

I have the "6/7" Forecast, and it likes the 450. I even know of at least one guy that throws a 550 on this rod.

[phearless]

Well guys thanks for all the advice.
I will see if I can borrow a couple of lines and.......

Git 'er dun! ( pun intended )

[geoffvl]

I'm sure you figured it out by now but I found this spey line recommendations. Simon Gawesworth made it for every rod he's cast.

http://www.rioproducts.com/photos/fi...ine%20recs.pdf