Spey head

OutBound Short Shooting Head

Name: OutBound Short Shooting Head
SKU: B00EOVZ0VK
Price: 59.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Spey head line SKU: B00EOVZ0VK

$59.99 on Amazon

The RIO OutBound Short Shooting Head Type 6 is designed for Great Lakes steelhead and trout anglers who need to reach distant holding water with heavy flies. This fast-sinking Type 6 line excels at getting streamers and weighted flies down quickly in deeper pools and runs where fall and winter steelhead hold.

Right now on Steelhead Alley

17 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 2 in excellent shape.

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In context

Pairs with: Spey & Two-Hand · Swinging Flies · Spinners & Spoons

Targets: Steelhead · Trout · Salmon

Common Questions

What kind of fishing is the OutBound Short Shooting Head used for?

This spey head is set up for spey & two-hand, swinging flies, and spinners & spoons targeting steelhead, trout, salmon. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Addiction with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.

What fish species does the OutBound Short Shooting Head work for?

This spey head is curated for steelhead, trout, salmon. The Steelhead Addiction species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.

Where do I buy the OutBound Short Shooting Head?

This product is fulfilled by Amazon — currently $59.99. SteelHead Addiction does not handle inventory, payments, or shipping; Amazon does. We curate the gear and pair it with live conditions context. Click "Buy on Amazon" to complete the purchase.

Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?

17 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 2 in excellent shape. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Addiction.

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Key Specs

Line Weight

8wt

Taper

Sink Rate

Type 6

Weight

8 oz

Features

+ Powerful, easy casting Shooting heads that make long distance casts simple
+ The heads are built two sizes above the ASTM standard to correctly load modern rods
+ Anglers Do not need to step up a line size when choosing a line for their rod, as this is done in the design
+ Each head has an easyid loop at the back end for quick recognition
+ All fly lines are made with pride in our Idaho Fall facility

Specifications

Brand Name: RIO PRODUCTS
Manufacturer: Far Bank Enterprises -- Dropship
UPC: 730884209458
Global Trade Identification Number: 00730884209458
Item Type Name: Outbound Short Shd Type 6 Wf8S6
Included Components: One RIO Outbound Short Shd Type 6 Wf8S6
Item Weight: 0.5 Pounds
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Best Sellers Rank: #322,752 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #235 in Fly Line
ASIN: B00EOVZ0VK
Customer Reviews: 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (27)...
Material Type: Nylon
Strand Type: Single
Fishing Line Type: Fly
Line Weight: 25 pounds
Color: Black