[2tancaddis]

I just purchased a Windcutter 7/8/9, however I was wondering at what point in the line can I cut it to place a loop on it to connect a sink tip? Also, is it possible to fish an indicator with the windcutter? Perhaps with the front portion of the running line cut off.

Thanks for any answers...2tancaddis

 

[t_richerzhagen]

Cutting Windcutter

2Tan

You can go to the RIO websitehttp: http://www.rioproducts.com and find that they cut 15' off the tip of the line. They also make a second cut at 30' giving a tip-2 that may be removed for heavier than normal tips or very windy conditions, or Skagit style or underhand casting. They also have a new tip-2 replecement of intermediate sink rate that helps tips get down better.

 

[2tancaddis]

Thanks

Thanks for the reply...i'll check out Rio's site.

2tancaddis

 

[SSPey]

There is a taper break at 17.5' on the Windcutter 7/8/9 according to their specs. I use the Windcutter for sink tip fishing - and only sink tip fishing - and took that into account when cutting my tip.

A cut at 15' leaves 2.5' of level section before the loop junction. I didn't want this level section, so I cut mine at 17.5' to get the full energy of turnover from the taper section.

pretty sure that RIO is a sponsor, so here goes....


http://www.rioproducts.com/product_manual_pages/prodmanpg23.html

 

[pmflyfisher]

Cut it I just bought the wind cutter 7/8/9 and used it once with a Rio T-14 sink tip. Did not seem too awkward to cast to me.

But remember I have been throwing deep water express and other heavy sink tips for 20 years. I would probably not know what a balanced cast was after throwing this stuff for this long.

PM Out

 

[t_richerzhagen]

High Tech Chain for Hooking?

The secret is out PM uses high tech chain to hook his steelhead. Is that really 14 gains per foot? How deep does it get?

I am a little surprised it works at all on a 7/8/9 windcutter, but I guess that is a 9 weight head isn't it.

I see he has gone over 3000 posts. He has a lot of wisdom to share with us.