Whats the difference between Skagit and Scandi?
The main differences between Scandi and
skagit lines
is that the Skagit line design concentrates more weight in a shorter mass , especially in the sinking tip portion, which helps turn over heavy,
bulky flies
. All Skagit lines need a tip attached to the
head portion
of the line to enable it to function properly.
How long is a Skagit line?
It is now in its second generation and is offered from 450-grains to 750-grains. Now most standard Skagit heads are tapered and range in lengths from 19′ to 28′ There are head lengths to match rods from 11′ through 15′.
Can you overhead cast a Skagit line?
If you wanted to overhead cast a Skagit, you’d need to start again from the top and choose a different, much lighter grain weight head, then factor in the tip’s
weight halfway
down the pool, if you needed to
spey cast
, then your outfit would be way too light to work well. Honestly, just don’t do it.
How do you pick a Skagit head?
A general rule is that a Skagit head should weigh about twice as many grains per foot as the sinking tip that is attached to it So, if your rod is rated for an 8/9 head (570-600 grains at 23′ = 25-27 grains per foot) it will handle T-14.
How does a Skagit line work?
What is a Skagit Line (in layman terms)? Simply put, a Skagit line is shorter and heavier than the usual shooting head. The idea is, most shooting heads are circa 40ft in length, Skagit lines compress all of the weight that a 40ft shooting head has into a length of circa 25ft.
What is shooting head fly line?
A shooting head (or some may use other names like “shooting taper”) is a length of heavy fly line traditionally around 30 feet long that can be tapered or have little to no taper The head is attached to a thin, level running line which fills up the remainder of the fly reel spool on top of the backing.
How long should my Skagit head be?
These are primarily designed to fish sink tips and weighted flies. Skagit heads have very little taper – they are more or less one fat diameter from back to front and usually 20-25 feet in length.
Do Skagit heads float?
A floating Skagit head will stay on the surface unless a sinking tip or weighted fly pulls it under.
What is Scandi casting?
Due to the steep banks commonly found on Scandinavian salmon rivers, scandi style lines were designed for casting in tight quarters They were also designed with long front tapers to allow for a more gentle presentation as to not spook wary salmon in the gin-clear waters of Scandinavia.
What is a spey rod?
The Spey cast is a roll cast that includes a change of direction It allows the angler to make long casts without a lot of room for a back cast. The casting technique may be used with very long double-handed rods as well as more traditional single-handed fly rods.
Where can I fish on the Skagit River?
The river is VERY fishable from the upper region at Sumallo Grove, all the way to Ross lake There are a few interesting side trips close to the Skagit as well. There are several lakes close by that have some very good fishing for Rainbow Trout, Bull trout, and Cutthroat Trout.
References
https://flyfishusa.com/skagit-lines.aspx
https://flyfishusa.com/blog/Comparison-of-Skagit-and-Scandinavian-Shooting-Head-Line-Design