RIO SKAGIT MAX SHORT SHOOTING HEAD
RIO Skagit Max heads cast large flies and the fastest of sinking tips with exceptional ease. The unique weight distribution deeply loads rods for long, powerful casts, while the subtle taper design generates smooth, easy loops. For anglers using shorter spey rods, switch rods and single handed rods, and for tight casting situations, the Max Shorts are a fantastic choice. All Skagit heads are built on an ultra-low stretch core for the maximum in casting and fishing sensitivity.
FEATURES
- Easy casting ultra powerful heads for big flies and sink tips
- Powerful front end to easily cast large flies and fast sinking tips
- Ultra-low stretch core for the best in casting and fishing sensitivity
Complete series of heads with varying lengths and small size increments unique weight distribution deeply loads rods for long, powerful casts, while the subtle taper design generates smooth, easy loops. For anglers using shorter Spey rods, Switch rods and Single Handed rods, and for tight casting situations, the Max Shorts are a fantastic choice. All Skagit heads are built on an ultra-low stretch core for the maximum in casting and fishing sensitivity.
For best performance, RIO recommends attaching the following head sizes to these shooting lines sizes:
- 200 to 400 gr – .024”/.026” shooting line, or 25lb SlickShooter/GripShooter.
- 400 to 550 gr – .030”/.032” shooting line or 35lb SlickShooter/GripShooter.
- 550 to 675 gr – .035”/.037” shooting line, or 44lb SlickShooter/GripShooter.
- 675 gr and heavier – .040”/.042” shooting line or 50lb SlickShooter/GripShooter
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