Rio Skagit Max Short
The Max Short is an exceptionally easy casting Skagit style shooting head that is ideal for short Spey rods, Switch rods and single-handed rods. The head will cast big flies, and the heaviest sinking tips with the utmost of ease. The head is built on RIO’s ultra-low stretch ConnectCore for the utmost in casting control and sensitivity, and has a highly visible orange section loop for easy recognition. It is available in a multitude of lengths and weights to cover all rod and angling situations. The easiest casting, most powerful Skagit head ever made.
- Ultra-low stretch core for the best in casting and fishing sensitivity
- Easy loading design
- Printed ID system on the front of the head for quick recognition
- High viz rear loop.
- Shooting lines sizes:
- 200 to 400 gr - 0.024”/0.026” shooting line, or 25lb SlickShooter/GripShooter.
- 400 to 550 gr - 0.030”/0.032” shooting line, or 35lb SlickShooter/GripShooter.
- 550 to 675 gr - 0.035”/0.037” shooting line, or 44lb SlickShooter/GripShooter.
Line Size | Color | Sink Rate | Head Weight | Head Length |
2wt | Teal / Orange | Float | 200gr / 13gm | 17ft / 5.2m |
2/3wt | Teal / Orange | Float | 225gr / 14.6gm | 17ft / 5.2m |
3wt | Teal / Orange | Float | 250gr / 16.2gm | 17ft / 5.2m |
3/4wt | Teal / Orange | Float | 275gr / 17.8gm | 20ft / 6.1m |
4wt | Teal / Orange | Float | 300gr / 19.4gm | 20ft / 6.1m |
4/5wt | Teal / Orange | Float | 325gr / 21.1gm | 20ft / 6.1m |
5wt | Teal / Orange | Float | 350gr / 22.7gm | 20ft / 6.1m |
5/6wt | Teal / Orange | Float | 375gr / 24.3gm | 20ft / 6.1m |
6wt | Teal / Orange | Float | 400gr / 25.9gm | 20ft / 6.1m |
6wt | Teal / Orange | Float | 425gr / 27.5gm | 20ft / 6.1m |
6/7wt | Teal / Orange | Float | 450gr / 29.2gm | 20ft / 6.1m |
7wt | Teal / Orange | Float | 475gr / 30.8gm | 20ft / 6.1m |
7wt | Teal / Orange | Float | 500gr / 32.4gm | 20ft / 6.1m |
7/8wt | Teal / Orange | Float | 525gr / 34gm | 20ft / 6.1m |
8wt | Teal / Orange | Float | 550gr / 35.6gm | 20ft / 6.1m |
8wt | Teal / Orange | Float | 575gr / 37.3gm | 20ft / 6.1m |
8/9wt | Teal / Orange | Float | 600gr / 38.9gm | 20ft / 6.1m |
9wt | Teal / Orange | Float | 625gr / 40.5gm | 20ft / 6.1m |
9wt | Teal / Orange | Float | 650gr / 42.2gm | 20ft / 6.1m |