sazan said:
Juro what is your experience with 1308SP using 7/8/9 and 8/9/10 WC ?
My understanding is that in Mid-Spey category 7/8 is the line of choice.
Great combination on this rod, also on the Expert 13' 8/9 and you can't beat the WC with tips for practical sinktip fishing. I prefer it over the 8/9/10 personally because it reaches a very good load when the whole head is out there and even a bit of overhang. If the head is partly in the guides it still works real well, in fact the short game with this setup is really nice. The 8/9/10 might be better on the short game but for a crisp full head cast I like the 7/8/9 better and when you tune in the 15ft type 8 is a cinch to throw while shooting good amounts of running line behind it.
The reason I like the midlength on this rod (Long Delta, Midspey, Wulff, Carron, SA, etc) is more a matter of my preferred casting stroke. I just like to cast a 65-70ft head more than a 54-55ft head.
BUT when it's time to fish sinktips, fish with a strip (atlantics) or fish tight quarters I prefer the shorter headed spey lines for practical purposes.
Everyone has a casting style and where I've seen some guys do very well with a slight overload ratio I've also seen some throwing a fierce tight cast with a lighter line on the same rod. I think the best thing to do is understand the range of grains and head lengths for a rod and try them out for your own personal casting style.