With this one, I decided to have a smaller spool width for the skagit and wind cutter lines. On windy days I feel that a shorter head is a necessary tool to get the job accomplished. This spey reel still has the weight (10.5 to 15 oz) that spey fisherman need to balance out modern tapered rod designs. I would rather carry an extra ounce or two around than fight a tip off the water all day. All considered, while casting, one's arms are in the air for a very short time, but spey fishermen spend most of their time with the rod at the resting position where struggling with the tip causes extra strain and fatigue. By having balance, the fisherman can relax the grip on the spey rod.
REEL SPECIFICATIONS IN METRIC MEASUREMENT: 357 Grams 101.6 mm x 48.2 mm spoolgap 28.3 mm
REEL SPECIFICATIONS IN INCHES 4" x 1 7/8 " spool gap 1 1/8 " 12.5 0z
REEL TO ROD SUGGESTIONS: 13/14 foot spey rods
BACKING CAPACITIES ARE AN ESTIMATION AND ARE MEASURED WITH SPEY LINES:
Rio windcutter 8/9/10 + 175 #30 dacron
Skagit head + 100 varivas + 250 yards #30 dacron
