[link]

I would appreciate any line reccomendations for a thomas and thomas 13 foot 7 weight. Thanks in advance, Link

 

[flyfisha1]

Have you tried contacting Bob or Trevor at Thomas & Thomas? Also, have a look at Rio's website; they have an extensive line recommendation chart for T & T rods, as well as many others.

 

[sazan]

6/7 Rio Mid Spey
I belive this rod was designed with this line in mind.

 

[beau purvis]

1307

I tossed a skagit head setup that Bob Pauli had on this last summer on the Dean. I really enjoyed how it felt. Dont remember the configuration. Pm him if he does not respond to this thread.Beau

 

[sinktip]

The 6/7 Midspey or the 6/7 Long Delta. I prefer the Long Delta but know many who give the edge to the Midspey.

 

[Bob Pauli]

Link--Line for T&T 1307

Link-
Mike McCune of Oregon taught me the following Skagit [short head] line for the T&T 1307.

The following line setup plus the 1307 spey casts 15-foot sink tips [type 6, type 8] plus a barbell lead eye articulated leech [if you desire] with a casting effort that is best described as effortless.

Part 1 is the body of a WC 8.9.10. This portion has a head length of 23 feet and weight of 295 grains.

Part 2 is a tip1 from a WC9.10.11. This tip is 15 feet long and weighs 150 grains.

Total head length is 38 feet and weight is 445 grains. Not coincidentally this is practically the same head weight as a WC 6.7.8. Using a 166 grain sink tip from a WC10.11.12 is equally easy.

Casting distances:
- shooting no line: 38' head + 4' leader + 13' rod = 55'
- shooting one rod length: 55' + 13 = 68'
- shooting two rod lengths: 55' + 26 = 81'

This line combination will turn over any fly, and is the setup Beau is referring to.

 

[nevada caster]

I thought that the MS 6/7 was the best line for this rod until I tried the MS 7/8. Now I have a hard time choosing. I use whichever is rigged up, or the first one that I find.