Trout Spey Line Buyer's Guide for 2017 and 2018
October 25, 2017
Choosing Building a Trout Spey Line System
Setting up a line system for trout spey can be tough! Selecting a rod and reel are easy compared to the line system. There are so many choices and pro's and con's to each. I realize this video is long, but if you are going to set this up just take 10 minutes or so and watch it. Better than dropping $100 on something and not getting it right the first time!
Trout Spey Shooting Heads
These heads require use of a separate running line that is attached in a loop to loop system. This is the most popular system because mono running line adds about 25% to your distance with little effort. This means easier more efficient casts. You can learn how to setup this system here. How to Setup Mono Running Line and a Shooting Head
Running Line for Trout Spey Systems
RIO 25# GripShooter Running LIne (NICE STUFF!)
Integrated One Piece Trout Spey Shooting Head Lines
These lines are "one piece" with an integrated running line and shooting head. You will likely add a sink tip (or floating tip), but other than that they are contiguous. These are PERFECT for anglers that plan to strip retrieve flies or simply prefer a one piece system.
Sink Tips, Tips, and Polyleaders for Trout Spey Fishing
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Great info as always! Good video. You guys do it right, thanks!
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Hi. I have a dilemma I'm hoping you can assist with. I've have a GLOOMIS 3wt microspey and i am trying to decide between the scout and an integrated line. I am tempted by the simplicity of an integrated line and the fact they will be easier on the fingers for stripping but I hear such great things about the scout on this rod from a casting perspective. Can you please share your thoughts on this? Much appreciated, Ollie