Scientific Anglers Skagit Short Review
SCIENTIFIC ANGLERS Skagit Short fly line Scientific Anglers has added a smart tool to the two-handed rod angler's toolbox. Specifically designed to be cast and fished with shorter rods or for wading in deep waters and tight quarters, this compact skagit line provides all the benefits of casting heavy tips and big, heavy flies, while providing access to new water that can sometimes be difficult to cast and fish from. The SA Short came in handy on my last outing to a Great Lakes Steelhead river this fall. There is a section of water I enjoy fishing when the levels are high. It’s hard to reach because of a cliff that falls into the pool. It’s also hard to fish because of the cedars and pines hanging overhead. The only wadable area is in 2 to 3 foot deep soft water between the cliff wall and a heavy rapid spilling off a big bend in the river. Fish will hold on either side of the rapid's seams and especially where the rapid slows to a fast riffle and on through to the tailout. D