Question:
Hey Brad, Hope you’re doing well. I’d like use the Nautilus CCF-X2 Reel 10/12 for Kings this year on my Sage Sonic 9wt Spey Rod. Will that work or do I have to go with the Silver King model with the Speyrings?
Answer:
Hi Jay,
Mike here. I think we should able to fit a 650-700 grain Skagit on there with 100 yards #30. The King and the 10/12 have the same backing capacity, jut different dia. spools. If you were wanting more backing, we could do 200 yards of gel spun. What type of running line are you thinking of using? You do have more chance of line slip with mono running lines when spey casing with the 10/12, but that can be remedied with some adhesive felt.
Here’s the kicker… we do not have a single CCFx’s in stock. We were suppose to big order ship on 4/1, but the reality of Covid has proved otherwise. Really hoping to have them by early May.
Please let me know if you have more questions or anything I can help you with. You can shoot me an email to mike@alaskaflyfishinggoods.com
Best regards,
Mike