Smurf,
Glad you remembered about removing tip two on the Rio MS 6/7 for the 11'7" for overhead delivery.
This set-up will also work for classic change-of-direction shooting head deliveries equally as well.
The Hardy Mach-1 Salmon series are awesome lines, but if your looking to try another line, and have a hard time getting the Hardy Mach-1 for 340 grains at 8/9 wt (they seem to be as rare as hens teeth these days)...Consider the new Rio Outbound Shooting Head Series.
...For the 11'7"<> 375 grains....Check Rio's tables.
We've been messing around with these lines for the 13' and under rods, utilizing them both as overhead and Scando style shooting heads.
The belly length is just right, the grain distribution is perfect for both deliveries....And most importantly: They fish really well.
The 10' 8 wt. FT will like this line as well, as the total belly length is not to long to easily manage with the 10' to 12' rods.
We've been real happy with these lines, and am now suggesting these as a readily available alternative to the Mach-1 Salmon lines.
Meiz