[Ben Dixon]

Sorry for the stupid question but I take it you trim from the rear taper rather than the front taper?

Matt,

I worked out that I wanted about 15g at 26' to use with 7' polyleaders.  I chopped off about 40' of DT 10 and cut bits of front & rear until i got the length / weight right.  I chopped back the front until it felt slightly thicker than the thickest polyleader I would be throwing, the intermediate.  My head turns quite hard, I would not remove all of the front taper although if using 10' tips as Michale is then it may be o.k.  removed a few inches at a time and cast it until it feels right.


Unlucky Michael, I'm out tomorrow, will see what turns up


Cheers

Ben

[Matt Henderson]

is making your own more or less hassle than getting an iLine?  Given that I could make my own from an 8quid john norris floating DT and some shooting line etc?  compared to the £65 for an iLine?

[Mike Barrio]

is making your own more or less hassle than getting an iLine?  Given that I could make my own from an 8quid john norris floating DT and some shooting line etc?  compared to the £65 for an iLine?

It's certainly more fun!

Cheers
Mike

[Ben Dixon]

is making your own more or less hassle than getting an iLine?  Given that I could make my own from an 8quid john norris floating DT and some shooting line etc?  compared to the £65 for an iLine?

Matt,

Given that you can make your own for a few quid it is worth a try.  You really need to be able to haul to get the best out of a shooting heads, you will probably find the iline easier to cast and it will work straight out of the box.  With a home made head you can get it set up for your exact requirements but it will take a bit of playing with.


CHeers

Ben

[Matt Henderson]

Sorry Ben more questions!

Do you need to be able to haul if you plan to use the shooting head for singlehanded spey casting? Lots to consider! Although I'll need to build the rod to go without it first!

Cheers
Matt

[Ben Dixon]

HI Matt,

You really do need to be able to haul to get a shooting head working properly on a single hander whether Spey or overhead casting particularly if trying to move tips or bigger flies about.


Cheers

Ben

[Matt Henderson]

Thanks Ben. I warn you though I'll need to pick your brains again I'm sure!