SSI Taper & Weights
Sunray adjusted tapers.
We change the taper shape & head length as lines get heavier in the AFTM. This is to maintain balance as you cast on different length rods and cast heavier lines. For instance, a #4 rod is usually shorter than a #6. A #7 rod is often 10' long. A #5 is often 9' long. It is critical to maintaining loop shape that tapers are adjusted. Sunray are the only company in the world that do this. We are in effect, making a new line for each weight in a single range. Each weight is handcrafted to deliver the same result whether it's a #4 or a #9.
- Head Weight at 36'
- #5 (17g)
- #6 (19g)
- Head Weight at 38'
- #7 (21g)
- #8 (23g)
- Taper - Single hand triangle (Spey) taper for long distance accurate overhead & roll casts
- Total length 100'
#5 #6 Head Length - 36' (length adjusted for balance in that weight class)