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Fellas,
After a couple years of running with a WC 9/10/11 on my 9140-4 brownie, I am strongly thinking of ordering up one of the new SA Mastery XLT lines in a 8/9 size.
I love the RIO lines, but finally realized that the WC 9/10/11 (with the additional "upgrade" section installed) is really overlining my 9140. So it's time to try something different. I considered the Grandspey 8/9, but after reading about SA's new line, I want to give it a try.
It looks like the XLT is only available as a full floater, and I find myself fishing tips more often than not. So I anticipate (gulp) cutting back this wonderful new line and looping tips to it sooner than later.
My question for you guys is two fold:
Where should I make the cut, 15' up from the tip, or do I need to go further up, maybe 20' ?
And, assuming the XLT is a 8/9, will I be able to use a 120 grain (8 wt) sinktip, or should I step down and use a 105 grain (7 wt.) tip to prevent hinging and ensure a good turnover?
Thanks in advance for any advice you guys might have.
Merle (long time lurker, second time poster).
After a couple years of running with a WC 9/10/11 on my 9140-4 brownie, I am strongly thinking of ordering up one of the new SA Mastery XLT lines in a 8/9 size.
I love the RIO lines, but finally realized that the WC 9/10/11 (with the additional "upgrade" section installed) is really overlining my 9140. So it's time to try something different. I considered the Grandspey 8/9, but after reading about SA's new line, I want to give it a try.
It looks like the XLT is only available as a full floater, and I find myself fishing tips more often than not. So I anticipate (gulp) cutting back this wonderful new line and looping tips to it sooner than later.
My question for you guys is two fold:
Where should I make the cut, 15' up from the tip, or do I need to go further up, maybe 20' ?
And, assuming the XLT is a 8/9, will I be able to use a 120 grain (8 wt) sinktip, or should I step down and use a 105 grain (7 wt.) tip to prevent hinging and ensure a good turnover?
Thanks in advance for any advice you guys might have.
Merle (long time lurker, second time poster).