Anyone use them? I just bought one from sierra trading post (free shipping at sierra, by the way). What’s your feelings?
Never heard of ‘em, but you bein’ one that keeps up with all the latest and expensive stuff…G
I have been using the RIO Versa-tip on one of my 8 weights for a while now. The only complaint I have is that the connection between the running line and shooting head was a bit stiff. The lines tended to hinge a bit at the connection. I just kept flexing the connection and it smoothed out after a while. Otherwise I like the line.
Paul
Dude,
Isn’t it interesting that DM always whines about expensive gear and then goes out and buys the most expensive line available for his Orvis rod. I wonder if the rod fits into his Bentley or if he needs to break it down. Wish I was rich like he is.
jed
Dave,
What is the length of the heads?
I always thought they they looked like a good deal but either the heads seemed to be too short or the add never said how long they were.
pyurgal, that’s exactly what i bought, rio versa tip. $115 on sale for $47. dudley, the tips are 15’. and, jed, my spey rod fits into my hummer stretch limo without breaking it down!
so, what do you guys think?
We have one that used to get a lot of use when we walked creeks and rivers for steelhead. Very handy for quick change stuff.
It does not seem to replace our SH’s for open water coverage, where more distance and depth might be desired. Nor does it replace our full L or DT lines we use for “spot” chucking for LM’s.
…lee s.
Don’t believe a word DM says about the rod fitting into his Hummer.
Although it might fit, he would never know. His rods are always delivered to him by his teenaged caddy. That is of course once his top and tailed english butler has ferried him to his fishing destination.
Hey Epo, hve you been gettin any stipahs?
JC, this system will probably end up in the box with all the other fly lines i’ve bought and never used. Look for it within a year on the ‘for sale’ board.
I think I can answer some of the question you may be haveing about multi-tip and multi head lines. Personaly I use multi-tips on both my 8wt and 9wt rods. the two rods I use the most. Multi tip lines have interchangeable tip sections, generaly about 15 ft. long. Multi-head lines have interchangeable heads about 30 ft, long. Which works best depends on your personel situation. As Im a flats and inshore fishermen that will at times move form as little as one foot of clear still water to twenty foot swift moveing tide influx. Then perhaps again to the open gulf all in less than three miles by boat. While on the flats a floteing line or perhaps intermedite may best suit the situation. In moveing water pushed by the gulf a sinking line and heave fly miight me get into fish only spinning tackle may other wise get a shot at. Out in the open gulf being able to switch and drop a fly of a size that no floteing line will begin to get it down at the right depth is often the call to change. By useing multi-lines I dont have to carry several extra rods, extra spools with extra backing not to mention all them extra lines. All of which comes at an extra cost and room on a small skiff. Were Ive usualy got extra people many of whom brought their own tackle all of which needs to stored carfuly in a limited space. Add to that they dont fish here enought to know that situations pop up that haveing the exact line for them may not be in their normal set up. If your someone who doesnt go to places were you dont know every situation you may encounter, dont like trying none traditional methods of operation, and dont enjoy finding an edge by being a little off the assumed tried and true methods. Its likely you wont like multi-configuration lines.
Captn. Paul Darby
Thanks Paul. Sounds like i made a good investment.
Which one do you use?
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I use the Air Flow multi-tip.
Captn. Paul Darby
QF1:
When I first read this I thought you might have been drunk when you wrote it. Then I read it again (because I am half drunk) and realized it made perfect sense. Good info.
e
epo, i just assumed we’re all drunk when we write/read these posts. have i been the only one?
I’m sorry Dave. hiccup Did you say something.urp* 'scuse me.
I?ll cast my positive vote for multi-tips (pun intended). I love my Sci. Angler Quad tip line. I picked up the 12WT version a couple years back and it has more than proved its usefulness. It’s spooled on my Islander 4.8LX and paired up with a T&T Horizon 12. These larger offshore outfits are far from cheap. Heck, even the extra spool on a reel like this isn’t cheap. So, having the multi-tip allow me to have one rod and reel and yet be ready for anything the fish want to throw at me. If the Dolphin are on top chasing Flying Fish I can quickly switch to the full floating tip. If the Tuna come up on top I can stay with that or go into stealth mode 
with the slow sinking ghost tip. If the fish are down deeper, I can convert to a moderate sinking tip in less than 30 seconds. If the fish are deep and don’t want to come up, I can go to them with the fast sinking tip. I can do all that with one rod, one reel and no extra spools. If you are on a budget, the $120 for the line is more than worth the investment I say.
Jeff - AKA Dr. Fish
If it has fins and swims than I must chase it!
got my multi tip stiper fly line and it was for a 7 wt! What good is that gonna do me? I don’t even own a 7 wt. so back it went. alas…
No no no Dave.
That is a sign that you need to buy yourself a 7 wt rod to go with the line. Preferably a 4 pc 10 footer - Sage Xi2 or Loomis.
I am so disappointed in you.
Epo, the thought really did cross my mind…
I love the 7 at this time of the year.