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- DESIGNED for POWERFUL LONG-DISTANCE CAST in SKAGIT CAST – For Casting Large Flies and Sinking tips long long distance with less effort.
- SHORTER LENGTH and MORE AGGRESSIVE TPAERR for Deeper and Smoother Loading and Launching Out – Basically no space needed behind you and Casting into the Funky Wind effortlessly
- PVC coating with special Softener added for super slick performance – the fly line slides easily thru rod guides and floats well in warm and even cold water. Slick coating shoots the line even further
- Low Stretch Braided Core for high level Sensitivity and Hookset and also for better line mending. Dual Tone Color for better timing of loading the rod and better distance control. And the color definitely looks good on the water
- Welded Decent Size Front and Back Loops make rigging changes much easier especially in cold water
Matt Moses
2025-09-04 14:53:53
I've used this shooting head (300g 20ft) for 2 months now on my 5wt and 6wt switch rods and it's fantastic for the price. Being that I've used Rio and OPST shooting heads, I was skeptical when trying this but the difference isn't very noticeable if any. I've caught a bunch of trout including a 24" Bull and never had any issues. Also, I've broken off a fair amount of gear and the loops have help up fine.
Customer
2025-09-02 16:39:56
I'm surprised by this Skagit shooting head line. For how thick it is, it is actually quite supple and easy to handle. Any kinks or wobble in the line get worked out quick once casting. It shoots far and lays the line out clean and accurately. I also like the orange indicator section to know where to put the line for casting.It pairs very nicely with the Maxcatch 14' 9wt Spey rod for Salmon fishing.Only thing that needs to be modified, possibly, and as already mentioned in other reviews, is that the welded loops are pretty thick and get caught in guides easily. Might be best to redo the loops or find another system for connecting lines. Would also possibly work to just carefully scrape the coating off the line at the loop so it is just braided core in the loop area. The braid is thick on this line and would probably hold up well.If you plan on spooling this up onto your reel instead of taking it off the line, make sure you have an extra large fly reel to fit it all. It's super thick and eats up room very fast. Can cause reel binding when not managed properly so give it plenty of extra reel space. If you use a mono shooting line that is not coated, then there might be enough extra room to fit this Skagit head onto the reel without worry. If you use a coated shooting line, then plan on needing much more room in the reel.
E. Brand
2025-09-01 16:22:48
Another great product from this company, the quality is right up there with Rio (looks the same) and I have ordered different weights and lengths for my spey rods.
East Bay Ed
2025-08-26 18:16:17
I recently got a new low priced double handed fly rod for steelhead and salmon. Naturally, when you buy a new rod you need to get the reel and other things to go with it. Not sure how much longer I can fly fish so I was looking for something that won't break the bank. The price was right and it works well with the rod. I'm happy.
Randall nilsen
2025-07-02 15:26:26
These are equally as good as the $40-60 shooting heads!
Dennis D.
2025-05-03 14:16:48
Line is as advertised, will be used to learn new casting techniques
Oak
2025-03-29 14:39:00
In the end it’s a trash line, it’s far too brittle and it’ll twist and kink like no other. Sure you can cast it but the extra X amount of time fixing it isn’t worth it for me.
jjs
2025-02-02 15:11:00
RIO HEADS ARE 2-3 TIMES MORE EXPENSIVE AND ARE NO BETTER THAN THESE. I LIKE THEM AND HAVE 3-4 OF THEM.
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