Personally I think of the SalarFinder as more of an interchangeable tip Scandi line. I’ve never tried it with heavy tips, but I think if that’s the intended use with sustained anchor the Zone would be a better choice. I really find the Zones easy casting and versatile.

 

Zone...or Coastal? I have had a few SF lines. Sure you can cast them with a sustained anchor but it is not a Skagit line. If using sinking tips, a single spey keeps everything energized.

 

I fish the lighter steelhead finder, and find it more a Scandi than Skagit like, once I put on the 15' tips. With the heavy tips, i am only doing sustained anchors. But with the Intermediate I have no issues with sustained or touch-n-go. This is on a Meiser 13668-6 cx.

Yes, i do not like Skagit, but i thought before i sell off these lines, try one more time.

 

I fish the lighter steelhead finder, and find it more a Scandi than Skagit like, once I put on the 15' tips. With the heavy tips, i am only doing sustained anchors. But with the Intermediate I have no issues with sustained or touch-n-go. This is one a Meiser 13668-6 cc.

Yes, i do not like Skagit, but i thought before i sell off these lines, try one more time.

I think Salar Finder and Steelhead Finder are essentially the same, just the weight categories are adjusted for EU / US rod weights.

 

The SF40 will probably be to weak in the tip to properly transfer energy to a T tip. I have not tried any T stuff on these.
As other pointed out the Zone would be a better choice. Even better the Core 16 and 23. The Core can be used touch&go with 15 ft T18, but advice you to drop down 50 grains from your prefered Zone weight (for touch&go single spey).

 

SF40 and SteelheadFinder/Zone are different tapers based on my caliper measurements. The SF40 is more of a scandi style head (longer, finer tip section) that will do OK with lighter T tips but would likely struggle when you get to any length of T10 or heavier, especially in the lighter head weights. That said, I've never tried tried my SF40's in 7/8 and 8/9 with anything heavier than T8. The SteelheadFinder, and better yet a Zone, would be better with heavier loads

 

I think the Euros have been using the Zones in heavier weights (500gn) for longer tips (15 Rio tips 150gn) for 10/11 weight rods. If that is your Skagit weight you will do okay. Under 500gn I believe they have a finer front taper so keep tips closer to 100gn and 10'.

 

I think the Euros have been using the Zones in heavier weights (500gn) for longer tips (15 Rio tips 150gn) for 10/11 weight rods. If that is your Skagit weight you will do okay. Under 500gn I believe they have a finer front taper so keep tips closer to 100gn and 10'.

The rule of thumb has been: 450gn and up 15 ft tip at 9 gram (139gn). 425gn and down 12ft tip at 7 gram (108gn).
But a 425gn Zone works beatifully with a 15ft 139gn tip.
Most used are the Guideline 4D tip (15ft 139gn) and 4D compact (12ft 108gn). The GL tips are available in a vide selection of dual dentitys, and built on a strong core.

 

I've bought a Core23 to try with T tips, but haven't had a chance to try it yet.
It's supposed to be able to cast the tips and heavy flies.....as others have said, perhaps a Core or Zone would be more suitable.

 

Definitely going to try a core!
How I usually line my rods for my area:
• a floating Skagit
• a multi density Skagit
• a floating multi tip/scandi
• a multi density multi tip / scandi

Longer rods I opt for mid belly vs scandi but you get the idea. May seem like overkill but this covers all my rivers and fishing situations I may encounter

That being said, I’m gravitating towards eliminating one of the Skagits in lieu of a multi density scandi. With those heads, a type 6 or type 8 tip do me fine for depth.
Hoping the Gaelforce FOSS heads coming out go into the 7/8 sizes. Until then, looking at the Salar finder.