I think I don't know quite enough about grain weights, line weights, and head lengths, etc. to figure this out on my own, but:
(BTW, seriously considering a Meiser 11'7 5/6/7 and hoping my exisiting 8wt Rio Versitip will suffice as an overhead line, saving the expenditure for the WC and possibly a new reel)
A WC multi-tip with the middle section removed leaves a multi-tip line with a 37.5 ft. head. I don't know the grain weight, but with the middle section still in (at 48.5 ft), it's 365 grains.
The Versitip 8wt is a 38ft head at 260 grains.
How do these really compare? Is the 11' WC middle section around 100 grains?
Is an 8wt overhead (single-handed) line really heavier than a (5/6)7 wt. WC spey line?
Should I quit worrying about and just try my damn line on the Meiser rod at Aaron's on Saturday?
Thanks for the help!
Tom
(BTW, seriously considering a Meiser 11'7 5/6/7 and hoping my exisiting 8wt Rio Versitip will suffice as an overhead line, saving the expenditure for the WC and possibly a new reel)
A WC multi-tip with the middle section removed leaves a multi-tip line with a 37.5 ft. head. I don't know the grain weight, but with the middle section still in (at 48.5 ft), it's 365 grains.
The Versitip 8wt is a 38ft head at 260 grains.
How do these really compare? Is the 11' WC middle section around 100 grains?
Is an 8wt overhead (single-handed) line really heavier than a (5/6)7 wt. WC spey line?
Should I quit worrying about and just try my damn line on the Meiser rod at Aaron's on Saturday?
Thanks for the help!
Tom