Efficient Spey Casting: Part 29 - Here's a look at the lines I use and why I select them

Sometimes it's useful to see the logic other people put into their fishing gear. In this case we'll look at the rods, lines and sinktips I use under different conditions.

[@sergtang5593]

Hi Peter! Thanks for thar so good so useful videos on Spey. I enjoyed them all! 👍

[@christiancherry1377]

Great to see what you use. I've git to try the Sonar tips because they are all the same weight. I use the Rio Versileaders 24lb core for the same reason. The Airflo Flo tips are pure Skagit and pretty hefty.

[@steveelder5306]

this helps alot. I can never get a straight answer from the experts if they answer at all lol. this in reference to the combined line weight with sink tip attached. I have been experimenting on my own and suspected this was the way to do it but hearing this from you is a good thing. many thanks for clearing this up Peter.

[@laxberndt]

Hello Peter. Nice to see which lines you like to use the most. Also see that you use rollers from Danielsson in Sweden.

[@hooked4lifeca]

I've been using Dannys going back to when they were marketed by Loop. They're great reels.

[@jerrygreen4541]

Peter, great video. I am now reviewing my setups after seeing this in an effort to simplify my approach to the various option I have when I fish. One question, your thoughts on the SA textured spey tips vs RIO or Airflo.

[@hooked4lifeca]

For sinktips, all I have are Airflo versions or homemade. I do have those Sonar leaders by SA. Are you referring to those?

[@jerrygreen4541]

Peter, does the IMOW sink tip 2.5/7.5 T10 work the same way as the Airflo T10tip?

[@hooked4lifeca]

@@jerrygreen4541 Their construction is similar so I would expect their performance to be similar also.

[@jchevrier]

Very useful again. Well explained as usual.
The GF 63’ 8/9 is 708gn. Your rod is rated 510.
That’s a huge jump. How do you know the right weight to choose when it comes to longer Spey lines?
For example, I own an NRX 13’ 7/8 and I am interested in a 54’ GF Equalizer. How can I know which weight I need?
Thanks!

[@hooked4lifeca]

For longer Spey lines, just go by the rating number. An 8 wt. rod takes an 8/9 line. As far as the line weight goes, it's all about productive weight and in the case of that line, it's a lot lower than 708.

[@jchevrier]

@@hooked4lifeca Awesome, thanks. I just bought a GF 54' 8/9 532gn to pair with my 13' NRX 7/8. Hopefully this will work even if the rod is fast and short. Cheers!