{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: reel and line recommendations

As far as lines go, they can be a bit tricky to find in the lighter weights if you're looking for skagit or scandi.  I have researched the lines pretty extensively on the lighter blanks, but please take all this with a grain of salt as the epoxy is still drying on my rod. 

For skagit, take a look at the Rio Skagit Short or the old SA Single Hand Skagit.  The Airflo Skagit Compact might be a bit heavy in the smallest size.  
For scandi, again the Airflo Scandi Compact might be heavy so many people overline single hand lines by one or two as Dalton suggests.  From what I've read it seems the best results come with the Wulff Ambush or Rio Outbound lines. 

A note on running lines as well.  If you want to go the shooting head route, many people like to use mono running lines with light switches like Amnesia and Slickshooter for greater distances as the heavier conventional running lines can weigh down the lighter heads.  More control, but less distance.  

And as always, ymmv.  Line weights can vary by individual casting stroke and in this case, how the rod is built.  The amount of epoxy, the length of ferrule and butt wraps, and the type of grip can all attribute to changes in the grain windows.  

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