Without having cast that rod, I would tend towards the 420 Skagit Switch as a potential good fit - the SA extreme is [email protected]', and the 420 skagit switch is [email protected]'...slightly heavier when looking at average gr/ft, but right in the pocket of total mass for that twig. The shorter skagit switch heads are pretty neat lines for switchrods, even 11'9" "minispeys".
airflo skagit compact grn weight vs SA Skagit Extreme
Hey guys, thinking about trying out an Airflo Skagit Compact head this year.
My current set up is a 11'9 7wt Ross Reach switch with a 440grn SA Skagit Extreme ( I have a floater and intermediate) and Rio slick shooter. The 440 grns casts very well for me.
The Airflo comes in 420 and 450grn. Which would be a better match, 20 gens less or 10 grns more?
Also anyone have any experiences, good/bad/ugly with the Skagit Compact heads? This is my Michigan/Ohio/Penn/NY steelhead swinging setup.
Thanks
J-
My current set up is a 11'9 7wt Ross Reach switch with a 440grn SA Skagit Extreme ( I have a floater and intermediate) and Rio slick shooter. The 440 grns casts very well for me.
The Airflo comes in 420 and 450grn. Which would be a better match, 20 gens less or 10 grns more?
Also anyone have any experiences, good/bad/ugly with the Skagit Compact heads? This is my Michigan/Ohio/Penn/NY steelhead swinging setup.
Thanks
J-
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The Airflo compact skagit for me flies better and last longer, as you like the 440 SA I would go with the 450, if your rod is a true 7 weight the 480 may be a better fit.
Ian
Ian
Get yourself a scale, go to a a few shops, weigh a half-dozen Airflo heads of 450gr, come back and tell us if you still think this is a meaningful question.The Airflo comes in 420 and 450grn. Which would be a better match, 20 gens less or 10 grns more?
Good lines, turnover big flies well, my preference for a Skagit head.Also anyone have any experiences, good/bad/ugly with the Skagit Compact heads?
Hi Troutless
Are the heads not a consistant weight?
Bjay
Are the heads not a consistant weight?
Bjay
No. Pretty wide range in any size designation.Hi Troutless
Are the heads not a consistant weight?
Bjay
I have an Orvis Access switch, 7wt. It likes the SA 440gr. I tried the AirFlo 450, and I like the shorter SA line better. I would recommend the 420gr also, but each rod is different, and so are peoples casting style, so it is up to you.
As some have suggested maybe try looking at the shorter skagit head. I liked the Skagit Switch so much that I use it on all my switches and on my 7126. Haven't tried SA lines but I love the Airflo lines. The loops are tough and so is the line. Haven't had an issue with any the Airflow heads.
i would highly reccomend an Airflo skagit switch in 420, 450, or 480 (depending on the rod itself)
its a 19.5" head and a real cannon on my 7wt switch
its a 19.5" head and a real cannon on my 7wt switch
Cool thanks guys. I'm leaning towards the airflo skagit switch at this point. Leaning toward the 420 to start with.
One question I have based on a few comments on Facebook etc is how do these heads do in cold water. I steelhead allllll through the winter. If there is open wadable water I'm fishing. Read a couple reviews that said the airflo heads get real stiff in the cold. Anyone have any experience with this.
Thanks
J-
One question I have based on a few comments on Facebook etc is how do these heads do in cold water. I steelhead allllll through the winter. If there is open wadable water I'm fishing. Read a couple reviews that said the airflo heads get real stiff in the cold. Anyone have any experience with this.
Thanks
J-
I love the skagit switch on longer rods as well when im fishing in the brush.
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