Airflo Lines
Our inventory of lines for two handed rods has something for everyone.
Airflo Compact Scand, Compact Skagit and Ridge Line 20lb and 30lb.
Beulah head Tonic and Elixer.
Scandinavian style choices include DDC and PT lines from Guideline and AFS lines from RIO.
Skagit, Short head, and Classic lines from Scientific Anglers and Windcutter lines from Rio round out the selection.
Airflo
Skagit heads were originally developed by steelhead fishermen of the Pacific Northwest to solve a problem that plagued "standard spey" lines. Standard spey lines generally had tip diameters designed to fish flies of modest size near the surface of the river. Fishermen on the Skagit River in Washington State wanted to fish heavier flies and get them down to the level of the fish.
With the help of Tom Larimer, Airflo developed a series of Compact Skagit heads designed to throw big flies and sink tips in tight confined spaces. As a guide, Tom was able to work on the Skagit Compact heads in the field by having his guests fish them and making changes where necessary.
It is important to note that the shorter a head is the more critical its weight becomes. By offering twelve models, ranging from a 23 foot 360 grain head to a 27 foot 720 grain head Airflo has ensured there is a Skagit Compact head that perfectly balances with any rod and casting style. With the incredible stresses put on each end of a Skagit head it is critical to have a loop that will hold up. All Airflo two hand lines come with the toughest, heavy duty, color coded loop system in the industry. Just loop your favorite running line and sink tip to the Skagit Compact and your are good to go.
Scandi Compact
Guiding for steelhead on the Deschutes River for nearly 30 years, John and Amy Hazel are no strangers to fishing in tough conditions, so after extensive time on the water in their expert hands and impressive feedback from around the globe, Scandi Compact heads are here.
Designed to perform with modern shorter rods or where back cast room limits the available space for your "D" Loop -- Scandi Compacts come in 10 sizes from the scant 279 grain 29' #4/5 to its larger brother, the 540 grain 34' #8/9 enabling you to create a perfectly balanced outfit.
These heads have made casting so easy it isn't fair to those who had to learn with a conventional long belly line. Whether it's steep banks or the tough winds ripping up the canyon, Scandi Compacts help anglers of any skill level cast like a pro in no time.
Scandi heads require a longer leader to help them anchor; we recommend either a 14' Polyleader or 15' Mono leader for optimum performance.
Core: Power Core | Taper: WF | MSRP: $49.99 | Sizes:4/5 through 8/9 | Color: Sky Blue
Skagit Compact
Skagit heads were originally developed by steelhead fishermen of the Pacific Northwest to solve a problem that plagued "standard spey" lines. Standard spey lines generally had tip diameters designed to fish flies of modest size near the surface of the river. Fishermen on the Skagit River in Washington State wanted to fish heavier flies and get them down to the level of the fish.
With the help of Tom Larimer, Airflo developed a series of Compact Skagit heads designed to throw big flies and sink tips in tight confined spaces. As a guide, Tom was able to work on the Skagit Compact heads in the field by having his guests fish them and making changes where necessary.
It is important to note that the shorter a head is the more critical its weight becomes. By offering twelve models, ranging from a 23 foot 360 grain head to a 27 foot 720 grain head Airflo has ensured there is a Skagit Compact head that perfectly balances with any rod and casting style. With the incredible stresses put on each end of a Skagit head it is critical to have a loop that will hold up. All Airflo two hand lines come with the toughest, heavy duty, color coded loop system in the industry. Just loop your favorite running line and sink tip to the Skagit Compact and your are good to go.
Core: Power Core | Taper: WF | MSRP: $49.99 | Sizes:5/6 through 10/11 | Color: Mint Green
Ridge Tactical Running Line
The Ridge Tactical Running Line is a "flyline" running line that is packed with features. There's an oversized loop at the front so you can drop your coiled heads through it. Ridges run the length of the line making the line ultra-slick in the guides and easy to grip in the hand. The low-stretch, zero-memory Power Core makes bite detection and hook-setting easy. This is Airflo's top selling running line for a good reason; it works exceptionally well under a wide range of conditions. Available with 20 and 30 pound cores, in floating and intermediate sink.
Core: Power Core | Taper: Level | MSRP: $39.99
