REDEFINING FLYFISHING
2010
Introduction-Concept A Norwegian Innovation Arve Evensen, the innovator of the patented Zpey rod system has spent many years perfecting the range and performance of, what is to date, the largest departure from conventional fly fishing rods ever. Now backed by a team of international consultants, designers and engineers, the Zpey range consists of over 60 rods ranging from light line , single handed brook rods through to multi-sectioned, double handed Salmon rods for the harshest of conditions. In order to create this superlative range of products, there needed to be a basis for such an undertaking; The following is that basis........
Arve Evensen took out a Global patent on the Zpey handle and is the founder and administrative director of Zpey system. He is already recognised as on of the worlds leading fly rod developers.
With Zpey rods, the Zpey handle enables the arms to be held closer to the body without affecting the range, thus allowing the user to cast just as long, while using less power and shorter movements, as well as significantly reducing strain on the body. The bottom 10 centimeters of the handle adds between 60 and 100 centimeters (depending on the length of the rod) of increased range to the rod tip. The Zpey handle enables the arms to be held closer to the body without affecting the range, thus allowing the user to cast just as long, while using less power and shorter movements. Zpey have created a grip design that provides better cast control, as well as always allowing the user to “feel” the direction his cast is going in. This provides the sportsman with distinct advantages during precision casting. Creating fishing rods with the ability not only to withstand the additional power input, less mind harnessing it for use later in the casting stroke was no accident. The experience gained in the early days of the project have led to a thoroughly modern range of single handed rods in addition to the double handed rods for which Zpey has won many awards. Whilst the rods are rightly classed as being underarm-style casting tools, the versatility of the blanks that they have been built on have surprised many a traditionalist with their ability, progressive action and reserved power. With the finest and most technological carbon fibre and resins being utilised in their manufacture, backed up by a comprehensive array of reels, lines and leaders - all sympathetically produced to enhance the Zpey experience, it can honestly be said that this is one brand that is Redefining Flyfishing.
Introduction-Concept ‘Switch’ Henrik Mortensen has worked professionally with the design and development of rods and flyfishing equipment for more than 22 years. He was at the forefront of the discontinuation of the old AFTM system, which was replaced by the unique gram-weight system for rods, as currently used by most leading manufacturers. Henrik is internationally acknowledged as one of the world’s best fly casters and is the most used instructor in Europe, and he has instructed thousands of fly fishermen on all continents.
Following the completion of the design for our double handed series, we concentrated on producing the technology in our single handed rods. This led to the development of our Switch Rod series. To do this, we adapted our Zpey handle to the single handed format, and made it removable. You simply choose between a little traditional butt and the Zpey handle, and you can just as simply swap between these in a matter of seconds. With the handle attached the single handed rod suddenly becomes a little two-hander, which employs the same casting principles as the double handed versions, where the lower hand plays the most important role and the upper hand is held closer to the body. When you load the rod through the casting motion (the combined effect of the casting hand and the double haul hand) and you then stop both hands, at first you sense some kind of delay, and then the catapult kick races through the carbon fibres as the rod unloads. An action like this will fit various casting styles and levels of casters. Then we attach the bent handle and almost magically the rod changes character. It’s still a single hand rod, if you want it to be, but also a light double hand rod. The double hand abilities of Zpey Switch have astounded everybody. The handle makes it more natural to focus on the lower hand and, of course, the pathway of the same hand is longer than what it would have been with a straight rod.
Lean Green
LEAN GREEN SERIES The “Lean Green” series will handle the lightest of tippets with the smallest of flies up to largest dryflies, muddlers, sedges and streamers. They still throws the tightest loops with precision and control. Whether technical precision over short distances or longer distance casts in difficult conditions, these rods have good depth and feeling - ideal for the light line enthusiast.
- Fast progressive parabolic action. - Quick stabilization of the rod tip and low torsional moment. - Four part construction with a soft light green finish. - Handle made from high quality cork, secured with a cast of cork and rubber in both ends of the handle. - Two extension parts – one regular short fighting-butt and one patented and designed Zpey Extension part. Easy to switch. - Comes with cloth cover and specially designed cordura bag with ventilated zip cover. - Zpey lifetime warranty against defects in materials and craftsmanship.
Model
Code
Length
Pcs.
Line
Wt. gm.
Action / Handle
R.R.P £
Lean Green
Zpey-180903
9’
4
#3
98g
Fast, Progressive & Parabolic- Switch
489.00
Lean Green
Zpey-180904
9’
4
#4
100g
Fast, Progressive & Parabolic- Switch
499.00
Lean Green
Zpey-180905
9’
4
#5
104g
Fast, Progressive & Parabolic- Switch
509.00
Lean Green
Zpey-181004
10’
4
#4
112g
Fast, Progressive & Parabolic- Switch
535.00
Lean Green
Zpey-181005
10’
4
#5
120g
Fast, Progressive & Parabolic- Switch
565.00
Lean Green
Zpey-181105
11’
4
#5
124g
Fast, Progressive & Parabolic- Switch
615.00
Real Steel
REAL STEEL SERIES The range represents all-round still water river and streams. These easy loading rods for effortless long distance will surprise most, whether you are casting to rising fish on Stillwaters or enjoying the full action of the blank as you play large fish in streams and rivers. “Bottomless” would be the best description of the blank, but all are true Switch-rods and can be used regardless of the number of hands and types of line. The deep parabolic action with the corresponding powerful tips and the short stroke is an action which permits long casts, regardless of your casting style and which also makes landing big fish an unadulterated adrenaline kick - Fast progressive parabolic action - Quick stabilization of the rod tip and low torsinal moment - Four – part construction with a soft light green finish - Handle made from high quality cork, secured with a cast of cork and rub ber in both ends of the handle - Two extension parts –one regular short fighting-butt and one patented & designed Zpey Extension part. Easy to switch. - Comes with cloth cover and specially designed cordura bag with ventilated zip cover - Zpey lifetime warranty against defects in materials and craftsmanship
Model
Code
Length
Pcs.
Line
Wt.
Action / Handle
R.R.P £
Real Steel
Zpey-190906
9’
4
#6
110g
Mid Actioned, Deep & Parabolic- Switch
520.00
Real Steel
Zpey-190907
9’
4
#7
112g
Mid Actioned, Deep & Parabolic- Switch
535.00
Real Steel
Zpey-191006
10’
4
#6
124g
Mid Actioned, Deep & Parabolic- Switch
575.00
Real Steel
Zpey-191007
10’
4
#7
130g
Mid Actioned, Deep & Parabolic- Switch
585.00
Real Steel
Zpey-191008
10’
4
#8
120g
Mid Actioned, Deep & Parabolic- Switch
675.00
Real Steel
Zpey-191107
11’
5
#8
132g
Mid Actioned, Deep & Parabolic- Switch
685.00
Real Steel
Zpey-191109
11’
5
#8
138g
Mid Actioned, Deep & Parabolic- Switch
695.00
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Z1
Z1 SERIES
Whilst faster in action than either the Lean Green or the Real Steel models, the Z1 still retains the assured progressive nature of those blanks whilst combining a faster action and crisper response into this large range of rods. Spanning between 9’ # 4 to 11’ #8 models, the rods are suitable for a versatile range of assignments and lend themselves well to the mobile angler who spreads his hobby over a number of differing locations and water types. The rods are built to the same high standards which Zpey are renowned for. At home on the river or in a stillwater setting,
Model
Code
Length
Pcs.
Line
Wt. gm.
Action / Handle
R.R.P £
Z1
Zpey-013904
9’
4
#4
110g
Crisp, Fast & Light- Switch
385.00
Z1
Zpey-013905
9’
4
#5
114g
Crisp, Fast & Light- Switch
395.00
Z1
Zpey-013966
9’6’’
4
#6
130g
Crisp, Fast & Light- Switch
410.00
Z1
Zpey-013967
9’6’’
4
#7
134g
Crisp, Fast & Light- Switch
420.00
Z1
Zpey-013968
9’6’’
4
#8
142g
Crisp, Fast & Light- Switch
440.00
Z1
Zpey-013104
10’
4
#4
118g
Crisp, Fast & Light- Switch
450.00
Z1
Zpey-013105
10’
4
#5
124g
Crisp, Fast & Light- Switch
460.00
Z1
Zpey-013106
10’
4
#6
138g
Crisp, Fast & Light- Switch
460.00
Z1
Zpey-013107
10’
4
#7
140g
Crisp, Fast & Light- Switch
460.00
Z1
Zpey-013116
11’
4
#6
152g
Crisp, Fast & Light- Switch
495.00
Z1
Zpey-013118
11’
4
#8
158g
Crisp, Fast & Light- Switch
510.00
True Blue
“True Blue” rods have a more powerful action than rods from the other two series; not as deep and with shorter stroke lengths, but still parabolic and with the same kind of “explosive” carbon used in the other rods. An action that is sometimes necessary when casting big and heavy flies, when the wind refuses to cooperate and, of course, when one of the really big ones grab your fly and refuses to cooperate. Developed for those parts of the earth that are usually coloured an envious shade of blue, these saltwater rods are ideal for Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon and a myriad of other species that once hooked, really want to be as far away from you as possible. They are also suitable for Bass, Sea Trout, Pike and single handed rod fishing for Salmon. The switch handle acts as a great fighting butt and during a long day on the water is a provider of relief to the casting arm due to the shorter casting motion required to cast long distances.
Model
Code
LG.
Pcs.
Line
Wt. gm,
Action / Handle
R.R.P £
True Blue
Zpey-200908
9’
4
#8
130g
Mid - Tip Actioned, Powerful / Progressive-Switch
665.00
True Blue
Zpey-200910
9’
4
#10
132g
Mid - Tip Actioned, Powerful / Progressive-Switch
674.50
True Blue
Zpey-200912
9’
4
#12
138g
Mid - Tip Actioned, Powerful / Progressive-Switch
684.50
True Blue
Zpey-201006
10’
4
#6
132g
Mid - Tip Actioned, Powerful / Progressive-Switch
650.00
True Blue
Zpey-201007
10’
4
#7
136g
Mid - Tip Actioned, Powerful / Progressive-Switch
650.00
True Blue
Zpey-201008
10’
4
#8
136g
Mid - Tip Actioned, Powerful / Progressive-Switch
650.00
True Blue
Zpey-201009
10’
4
#9
136g
Mid - Tip Actioned, Powerful / Progressive-Switch
660.00
True Blue
Zpey-2010010
10’
4
#10
142g
Mid - Tip Actioned, Powerful / Progressive-Switch
675.00
True Blue
Zpey-2010012
10’
4
#12
154g
Mid - Tip Actioned, Powerful / Progressive-Switch
675.00 3
Instinct INSTINCT SERIES Following the success of the “First Edition” series of rods, and far from sitting on their laurels (of which there were many to sit upon!), the Zpey design team, having proven that the concept of “bent handle” rods was a success, set about the improvement and refinement of the original concepts, theories and practices. The result is the Instinct Series of double handed rods.
With the alterations made to the handle design, the team set-about designing a blank which would perform in-line with the abilities of the handle to produce greater momentum, tighter loops, further distances and all with a shorter stroke length than conventional fly fishing rods. This involves the use of much more carbon in the production of the rod blank in order to cope with the additional input of power, giving a better response to the rod tip and more control to the caster. The result is this range of parabolic actioned rods with great depth in their performances. The more pressure put on the rod to perform = the better they cope with the demands.
The “First Edition” rods needed a period of accustomisation whereby the caster needed to slightly change their method of casting and make certain allowances for the radical new design that the rod represented. The reward was longer, straighter casts with much less effort or strain than with conventional double handed rods. The INSTINCT series has now dispensed with the “running-in” period, and is much more natural in the hand, even to less experienced casters. There is less of a critical balance to the set-up, allowing for greater confidence to be built-up with the rod as they get to know it, allowing the caster to still have the advantages of a natural focus on using the lower hand as the main engine when casting, and a longer and more effective pathway for the same hand. Additionally, the flattened lower part of the handle will make it much easier for you to cast along the straight lines a good cast requires.
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Model
Code
Length
Pcs.
Line
Wt. gm.
Instinct
Zpey-001278
12’
5
#7/8
272g
Instinct
Zpey-001289
12’
5
#8/9
278g
Instinct
Zpey-012133
13’3”
6
#8/9
296g
Instinct
Zpey-012137
13’7”
4
#9/10
324g
Instinct
Zpey-012146
14’6”
4
#9/10
346g
Instinct
Zpey-012015
15’
4
#10/11
372g
INSTINCT RANGE The range consists of 6 models, ranging from 12’ to 15’ in a wide range of line classes. Each of the rods are classed with an AFTM line rating, in addition to a Gram and a Grain weight for matching shooting head line kits with them. Zpey produce a specifically matched shooting head line for each of the rods in a variety of different densities to suit all fishing and casting conditions.
12’ 7/8 Primarily described as a Summer fishing rod, ideally suited to Sea Trout and Grilse fishing on smaller rivers or flows. It is matched with a 21g Zpey Fusion Shooting head for effortless casting and neat presentation. This is a 5 piece rod and is ideal for the travelling angler. 12’ 8/9 A 5 piece rod with a little bit more back-bone than it’s lighter brother, the 7/8, this model is ideal for more medium sizes rivers or flows requiring a greater degree of line control, larger flies and longer casting distances. 13’ 3” 8/9 A full-blown medium sized Salmon rod in 6 pieces. Ideal for the travelling angler, this rod will cope with all non-extreme situations for the modern salmon angler and then some ! A versatile rod which will perform well in all but the roughest conditions. Medium flows, larger flies, distance casting and presentation are all virtues of this cleverly engineered rod - a pleasure to fish with throughout the day. 13’ 7” 9/10 This is a full weight rod, capable of handling all but the severest of conditions ideal for medium to larger rivers and flows, and responsible for taming a 22Kg. fresh Salmon for Henrik Andersen, the Zpey sales director on the river Alta this year ! 14’ 6” 9/10 A real workhorse of a rod, but with some subtlety built in, allowing the angler to enjoy the power and feeling of such a capable rod. Larger rivers and flows are effortless for this model - really good when using for sunk line work and larger flies and flows. 15’ 10/11 Despite its long length and powerful ability, this rod is much easier to handle than seems so on paper. It is very good at throwing long lines with great precision and presentation, allowing for dense lines, polyleaders and large flies to be turned over in the air, prior to alighting on the water.
Line (Grain)
Action / Handle
R.R.P £
19 - 21 gram / 293 - 324 grains
Sea Trout & Grilse - Small River - Summer Fishing-Zpey handle
570.00
26 - 28 gram / 401 - 432 grains
Sea Trout & Grilse - Small / Med. River - Summer Fishing-Zpey handle
580.00
26 - 28 gram / 401 - 432 grains
All non-extreme Salmon & Sea Trout fishing - Travel Rod-Zpey handle
655.00
32 - 34 gram / 493 - 524 grains
Full weight Salmon rod for medium sized rivers-Zpey handle
655.00
33 - 35 gram / 509 - 540 grains
All-round Salmon rod - lines & river sizes-Zpey handle
675.00
36 - 38 gram / 555 - 586 grains
All-round Salmon rod - lines & river sizes-Zpey handle
695.00 5
Image
...is everything
IMAGE FLY REELS Manufactured from aircraft grade aluminium bar stock, the IMAGE series of reels from Zpey have arrived ! Three models in two different finishes, with capacities ranging from 160M - 200M of backing depending on the model and line weight stored on the reel. The reels are equipped with a self-lubricating disk-drag brake in addition to also having an exposed rim for additional palm control. The powerful disc-drag can be adjusted perfectly by a handy drag knob, allowing for finely-tuned control of the brake when necessary. The drag is sealed, which when combined with the reels all-aluminium construction, make them suitable for use in the saltwater environment. The foot of the reel is constructed in an oval shape, allowing fly leaders to be wound around it without fear of damage to, or weakening of the leader. All reels are delivered in left-hand-wind mode, but changing to right-handwind is a simple undertaking and is assisted by a video which can be found at the following address....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvSt4A_NDEU. The futuristic design of the reels have been well received, and the seethrough nature of the branding on the rear plate of the reel is indeed a distinguishing feature, a factor befitting a reel of this high quality.
Model
Code
Dia.
Wt. gm.
Line
Capacity line+yds/lbs
R.R.P ÂŁ
Image
S-One Silver
93mm
222 gr
#7/9
160m 20lbs backing
420.00
Image
S-Two Silver
103mm
236 gr
#8/10
175m 30lbs backing
475.00
Image
S-Three Silver
113mm
259 gr
#9/11
200m 30lbs backing
510.00
Image
S-One Black
93mm
222 gr
#7/9
160m 20lbs backing
420.00
Image
S-Two Black
103mm
236 gr
#8/10
175m 30lbs backing
475.00
Image
S-Three Black
113mm
259 gr
#9/11
200m 30lbs backing
510.00 7
Fusion
Fusion Shooting Head Lines For DH Rods
Fusion
Fusion Shooting Head System Possessing the smallest coated factory made loop-to-loop connections ever seen, and built on 50Lb. BS cores, provides a rigidity and shape to these lines that makes them feel as if there are no connections, the Zpey Fusion lines are designed to make fly casting and fly fishing easier, more efficient and more effective. Without a doubt, historically the most successful fly line is the traditional weight forward line. It is simple and easy to handle, and great for particular situations. However, it is hard to adapt to 90% of the situations we face as anglers.
Zpey Fusion Leaders
Zpey Fusion Shooting Head #7/8 21g
#8/9 27g
#8/9 30g
#9/10 #10/11 34g 37g
Sinking Rate
Intermediate
Floating Sink Tip 0/1/2 1/2/3
Running Lines Float 0.28 0.32 0.36
2/3/4 Sink Rate 2 3/4/5 Sink Rate 3 4/5/6 Sink Rate 4
Sink Rate 5
Sink Rate 6
Sink Rate 7
This is a proven line system that is completely adjustable to your personal physics and the unique fishing situations you face. Overhead and Spey casting will be easier and more efficient, enabling you to fish all spots on the water, particularly those difficult spots that usually hold the largest fish. The Zpey Fusion line has many similarities to the traditional weight forward line. However, the big difference is that Zpey Fusion offers 40 more combination opportunities in every line class. Innovatively, Zpey has graded all the heads in three densities, ensuring that the depth to be achieved by your chosen line is at the business end, allowing the rear-end of the shooting line to remain higher in the water, easier to extract for the next cast, and keeping you in direct touch with your fly and its performance through the run. Floating lines are designated as “0”, hence the sink-tip is a 0/0/1, or a type 5 sinker as a 3/4/5.
- Separate running line - Separate belly (seven different versions for every line class with five of the bellies having three different densities throughout the line) - Separate polyleader (seven different densities) - All connections with high-quality pre-made loops - All connections have been designed for very smooth energy transfer - Each shooting head in the same line class has its own unique tapering - All bellies are multi-colored, and every density has its own color, enabling the angler to see what line is being used - Every line class has its own unique color, allowing the angler to differentiate which lines are loaded on which rods
Recommended Shooting Line
Line Type
0.28 Zpey Fusion
21g & 27g
0.32 Zpey Fusion
30g & 34g
0.36 Zpey Fusion
34g & 37g
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“Zpey Fusion - Shooting heads for double handed fly rods - Wonderfully tapered shooting heads with extremely small and tight loops for double handed fly rods. Fusion is available with up to three densities in one line, and with attachable poly leaders of varying densities. ” Mathias Lilleheim - zpey Designer
Code
Description
AFTM
Grams / Grains
R.R.P. ÂŁ
Fusion-028000
Floating 21g/10m #7/8
7/8
21 g/ 324 grains
65.00
Fusion-028001
Floating 27g/10,4m #8/9
8/9
27 g/ 416 grains
65.00
Fusion-028700
Floating 30g #9
9
30 g/ 462 grains
65.00
Fusion-028002
Floating 34g/11,1m #9/10
9/10
34 g/ 524 grains
65.00
Fusion-028003
Floating 37g/12m #10/11
10/11
37 g/ 570 grains
65.00
Fusion-028110
Sinktip 0/0/1 21g/9,8m #7/8
7/8
21 g/ 324 grains
65.00
Fusion-028111
Sinktip 0/0/1 27g/10,1m #8/9
8/9
27 g/ 416 grains
65.00
Fusion-028701
Sinktip 0/0/1 30g/ #9
9
30 g/ 462 grains
65.00
Fusion-028112
Sinktip 0/0/1 34g/10,9m #9/10
9/10
34 g/ 524 grains
65.00
Fusion-028113
Sinktip 0/0/1 37g/11,5m #10/11
10/11
37 g/ 570 grains
65.00
Fusion-028210
Sink 0/1/2 21g/8,9m #7/8
7/8
21 g/ 324 grains
65.00
Fusion-028211
Sink 0/1/2 27g/9,7m #8/9
8/9
27 g/ 416 grains
65.00
Fusion-028702
Sink 0/1/2 30g/ #9
9
30 g/ 462 grains
65.00
Fusion-028212
Sink 0/1/2 34g/10,6m #9/10
9/10
34 g/ 524 grains
65.00
Fusion-028213
Sink 0/1/2 37g/11m #10/11
10/11
37 g/ 570 grains
65.00
Fusion-028310
Sink 1/2/3 21g/8,9m #7/8
7/8
21 g/ 324 grains
65.00
Fusion-028311
Sink 1/2/3 27g/9,7m #8/9
8/9
27 g/ 416 grains
65.00
Fusion-028703
Sink 1/2/3 30g/ #9
9
30 g/ 462 grains
65.00
Fusion-028312
Sink 1/2/3 34g/10,6m #9/10
9/10
34 g/ 524 grains
65.00
Fusion-028313
Sink 1/2/3 37g/11m #10/11
10/11
37 g/ 570 grains
65.00
Fusion-028410
Sink 3/4/5 21g/8m #7/8
7/8
21 g/ 324 grains
79.00
Fusion-028411
Sink 3/4/5 27g/9,1m #8/9
8/9
27 g/ 416 grains
79.00
Fusion-028704
Sink 3/4/5 30g/ #9
9
30 g/ 462 grains
79.00
Fusion-028412
Sink 3/4/5 34g/10m #9/10
9/10
34 g/ 524 grains
79.00
Fusion-028413
Sink 3/4/5 37g/10,6m #10/11
10/11
37 g/ 570 grains
79.00
Fusion-028510
Sink 3/4/5 21g/8m #7/8
7/8
21 g/ 324 grains
79.00
Fusion-028511
Sink 3/4/5 27g/9,1m #8/9
8/9
27 g/ 416 grains
79.00
Fusion-028705
Sink 3/4/5 30g/ #9
9
30 g/ 462 grains
79.00
Fusion-028512
Sink 3/4/5 34g/10m #9/10
9/10
34 g/ 524 grains
79.00
Fusion-028513
Sink 3/4/5 37g/10,6m #10/11
10/11
37 g/ 570 grains
79.00
Fusion-028610
Sink 4/5/6 21g/8m #7/8
7/8
21 g/ 324 grains
79.00
Fusion-028611
Sink 4/5/6 27g/9,1m #8/9
8/9
27 g/ 416 grains
79.00
Fusion-028706
Sink 4/5/6 30g/ #9
9
30 g/ 462 grains
79.00
Fusion-028612
Sink 4/5/6 34g/10m #9/10
9/10
34 g/ 524 grains
79.00
Fusion-028613
Sink 4/5/6 37g/10,6m #10/11
10/11
37 g/ 570 grains
79.00
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Zpey Backing Backing Line
This is a braided backing line, available in two different breaking strains - 28Lb. or 48Lb. The 28Lb. Is available in spools of 150M or 300M and is coloured Fluorescent Green. The heavier, stronger backing is Fluorescent Orange is also available in 150 or 300M spools.
Code
Backing Line
R.R.P. £
054128
Zpey backingline 28lbs - 150m Flour Green
24.95
054148
Zpey backingline 150m Flour Orange
29.95
054328
Zpey backingline - 300m Fluor Green
49.95
054348
Zpey backingline 48lbs - 300m Fluor Orange
54.95
Zpeed Running Zpeed Shooting Head Running Line This is a low memory, neutral density, oval-profile running line for shooting head fly lines. It is available as a 32Lb. or 50Lb. BS line on 40M spools, depending on the line type, water type and quarry being fished for. Due to its polymer base, the line becomes ultra-slick once wet and assists in gaining extra distance on those longer casts. It is regarded by those in the casting fraternity to be one of the best mono-based running lines on the market today.
Code
Running Line
R.R.P. £
031201
40m 35 lb – 15,9 Kg Hot Green
34.95
031202
40m 50 lb – 22,7 Kg Light Blue
44.95
Fusion Running Fusion Running Lines
Finally, a range of Shooting Head running lines which excel at their purpose and which are suited to even non-experienced casters. The Zpey Fusion running lines are coated lines (not unlike a normal fly line) which are measured and matched to the job at hand. Their specific thickness (0.28, .32 or .36) have a dramatic effect on the front portion of the head being cast - they are the difference between effortless casting all day long and a day that you would rather forget. Due to their specific thickness and weight, they assist the turnover of the shooting head by slowing down the rate of travel of the head, this in-turn harnesses the energy within the cast, giving a stabilising effect to the line as a whole, resulting in better turn-over of leaders and flies and ultimateley presenting a better fishing cast to your quarry. They are the key element to extracting the best performance from your shooting head. All the fusion Shooting heads are equipped with the smallest looped ends on the market today, ensuring no loss of energy transfer and maintaining that crucial link between the head and the running line. These loops travel through most rod rings almost unnoticed, so small and well made are they.
Code
Running Line
R.R.P. £
031101
Zpey Fusion runningline 0.28 Light green
45.00
031102
Zpey Fusion runningline 0.32 Light blue
45.00
031103
Zpey Fusion runningline 0,36 Hot orange
45.00
10
Ultimo WF Ultimo Zpey Ultimo WF Line Leaders -single floating #5 _ #6 _ #7 _ #8 _ #9
L.R.S. Line Reference System Loading Zone WF6
Ultimo WF Line Single Hand This is a truly perfect switch line. With its unique tapering, this WF line works fantastically in situations where both Spey casting and overhead casting is needed. The Zpey Ultimo has been designed with a short body and engineered tapering to lend precision as well as distance. This fly line has been produced using the most technologically advanced materials and manufacturing processes available. The Ultimo line is a three-color line with a new-to-the-market line reference system, enabling you to quickly identify the line’s class.
Code
Ultimo WF Line Single Hand
R.R.P. £
Ultimo-033005
Ultimo Floating #5 curry/orange
88.00
Ultimo-033006
Ultimo Floating #6 curry/orange
88.00
Ultimo-033007
Ultimo Floating #7 curry/orange
88.00
Ultimo-033008
Ultimo Floating #8 curry/orange
88.00
Ultimo-033009
Ultimo Floating #9 curry/orange
88.00
Precision WF Precision Zpey Precision WF Line Leaders -single floating #3 _ #4 _ #5 _ #6 _ #7_ #8
L.R.S. Line Reference System Loading Zone WF3
Line Reference System Our new to the market Line Reference System has two major purposes. It works both as an indicator of which line class you are using (just count the bars) and as a loading zone. For some anglers it can be hard to tell when to lift the line off the water and begin a new cast. When retrieving the line wait for the LRS black bars to pass through your line hand before lifting the line off the water and beginning a new cast. This will allow you to have full control over your line. And in the following false cast you should let a little line slide through your hand until you have at least some of the LRS outside of the top guide. This way you will be able to load the rod and send the line out over the water again. Some anglers can hold more line outside the top of the rods and some less. When the whole LRS is hanging outside the top guide while casting you will be able to achieve max load on the rod and full distance on your cast.
Zpey Precision WF Line Single Hand This distance-enabling WF line has been designed to provide precise positioning and delicate presentation while overhead casting at any distance. The line classes #3 - #5 have been created to present nymph, dry flies and wet flies very delicately on the surface, tricking any selective trout. The line classes #6 - #8 are made with distinctive tapering for distance fishing using larger trout flies and minor salmon flies. The Precision line is a three-color line with a new-to-the-market line reference system, enabling you to quickly identify the line’s class.
Code
Ultimo WF Line Single Hand
R.R.P. £
Precision-037003
Precision Floating #3 curry/green
88.00
Precision-037004
Precision Floating #4 curry/green
88.00
Precision-037005
Precision Floating #5 curry/green
88.00
Precision-037006
Precision Floating #6 curry/green
88.00
Precision-037007
Precision Floating #7 curry/green
88.00
Precision-037008
Precision Floating #8 curry/green
88.00 11
Polyleaders
Highly tuned, density rated can be matched to specific shooting head weights, these Polyleaders provide that crucial link between leader and line. They ensure that sufficient “anchor” is given during spey casting, loading the rod properly for the forward cast in addition to the much more mundane task of achieving the required depth at the business end of the casters line. Polyleaders perform the task of “settling” the energy transferred through to the tip of the shooting head, making the line, and therefore the cast, more manageable. All our different densities (Intermediate, type 2,3,4,5 & 6) are colour coded to match our Fusion Shooting Heads as well as being colour coded to signify their rate of descent. They are available in single handed or double handed profiles and lengths.
Code
Salmo Leaders
R.R.P. £
Zpey-038001
Poly leaders “Salmo” Intermidiate #7/8 - 9’
17.00
Zpey-038002
Poly leaders “Salmo” Sink rate 2 #7/8 - 8’
17.00
Zpey-038003
Poly leaders “Salmo” Sink rate 3 #7/8 - 7‘
17.00
Zpey-038004
Poly leaders “Salmo” Sink rate 4 #7/8 - 7’
17.00
Zpey-038005
Poly leaders “Salmo” Sink rate 5 #7/8 - 7’
17.00
Zpey-038006
Poly leaders “Salmo” Sink rate 6 #7/8 - 7‘
17.00
Zpey-038007
Poly leaders “Salmo” Sink rate 7 #7/8 - 7’
17.00
Zpey-038101
Poly leaders “Salmo” Intermidiate #8/9 fod
17.00
Zpey-038102
Poly leaders “Salmo” Sink rate 2 #8/9 - 9’
17.00
Zpey-038103
Poly leaders “Salmo” Sink rate 3 #8/9 - 8’
17.00
Zpey-038104
Poly leaders “Salmo” Sink rate 4 #8/9 - 8’
17.00
Zpey-038105
Poly leaders “Salmo” Sink rate 5 #8/9 - 8’
17.00
Zpey-038106
Poly leaders “Salmo” Sink rate 6 #8/9 - 7’
17.00
Zpey-038107
Poly leaders “Salmo” Sink rate 7 #8/9 - 7’
17.00
Zpey-038201
Poly leaders “Salmo Intermidiate #9/10 - 13’
17.00
Zpey-038202
Poly leaders “Salmo Sink rate 2 #9/10 - 11’
17.00
Zpey-038203
Poly leaders “Salmo Sink rate 3 #9/10 - 10’
17.00
Zpey-038204
Poly leaders “Salmo Sink rate 4 #9/10 - 10’
17.00
Zpey-038205
Poly leaders “Salmo Sink rate 5 #9/10 - 10’
17.00
Zpey-038206
Poly leaders “Salmo Sink rate 6 #9/10 - 9’
17.00
Zpey-038207
Poly leaders “Salmo Sink rate 7 #9/10 - 9’
17.00
Zpey-038301
Poly leaders “Salmo” Intermidiate #10/11 - 14’
17.00
Zpey-038302
Poly leaders “Salmo” Sink rate 2 #10/11 - 12’
17.00
Zpey-038303
Poly leaders “Salmo” Sink rate 3 #10/11 - 11’
17.00
Zpey-038304
Poly leaders “Salmo” Sink rate 4 #10/11 - 11’
17.00
Zpey-038305
Poly leaders “Salmo” Sink rate 5 #10/11 - 11’
17.00
Zpey-038306
Poly leaders “Salmo” Sink rate 6 #10/11 - 10’
17.00
Zpey-03830
Poly leaders “Salmo” Sink rate 7 #10/11 - 10’
17.00
Code
Unique Single Handed Poly Leaders
R.R.P. £
Zpey-039001
Poly leaders single hand Intermidiate #6/7 - 6’
17.00
Zpey-039002
Poly leaders single hand sink rate 2 #6/7 - 5’
17.00
Zpey-039003
Poly leaders single hand sink rate 5 #6/7 - 5’
17.00
Zpey-039004
Ploy leaders single hand Intermidiate #8 - 7’
17.00
Zpey-039005
Ploy leaders single hand sink rate 2 #8 - 5’
17.00
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Tippet & Leaders Flex Tapered Leaders
Our recommendations for these monofilament leaders have been developed and tested for both overhead and Spey casting. The following are the lengths we strongly suggest since they have been tested and performed perfectly under the conditions for which they are being recommended. Zpey Flex leaders are designed to give the very best turnover and presentation, while enabling the angler to keep comlete control over casting in the various fishing circumstances one faces.
Code
Flex Tapered Leaders
Bs. (lbs)
R.R.P. £
Zpey-025000
Co-polymer leaders “Grayling” 280 cm
7.3
7.95
Zpey-025001
Co-polymer leaders “Trout” 310cm
14
7.95
Zpey-025002
Co-polymer leaders “Seatrout/Grilse” 380cm
19
7.95
Zpey-025003
Co-polymer leaders “Heavy Seatrout” 460cm
19.7
7.95
Zpey-025004
Co-polymer leaders “Salmon” 480 cm
24
7.95
Zpey-025005
Co-polymer Leaders “Salmon Extreme” 520cm
30
7.95
Code
Flex Tippet - Co-Polymer
Size
Bs. (lbs)
Length
R.R.P. £
Zpey-025100
“Smoke Green” 0.16mm
6x
5.4
50m.
12.95
Zpey-025101
“Smoke Green” 0.18mm
5x
6.6
50m.
12.95
Zpey-025102
“Smoke Green” 0.20mm
4x
8.5
50m.
12.95
Zpey-025103
“Smoke Green” 0.22mm
3x
9.9
50m.
12.95
Zpey-025104
“Smoke Green” 0.24mm
2x
12.8
50m.
12.95
Zpey-025106
“Smoke Green” 0.26mm
1x
16
50m.
12.95
Zpey-025107
“Smoke Green” 0.28mm
0x
18.2
50m.
12.95
Zpey-025108
“Smoke Green” 0.30mm
20
50m.
12.95
Zpey-025109
“Smoke Green” 0.33mm
24.3
50m.
12.95
Zpey-025110
“Smoke Green” 0.35mm
57.5
35m. +
12.95
Zpey-025111
“Smoke Green” 0.37mm
30.3
35m. +
12.95
Zpey-025112
“Smoke Green” 0.40mm
37.5
35m. +
12.95
Zpey-025113
“Smoke Green” 0.45mm
44.2
35m. +
12.95
Code
Fluorocarbon Tippet
Size
Bs. (lbs)
Length
R.R.P. £
Zpey-025200
Clear Fluoro 0.12mm
7x
2.5
50m
15.95
Zpey-025201
Clear Fluoro 0.14mm
6x
3.3
50m
15.95
Zpey-025202
Clear Fluoro 0.16mm
5x
3.9
50m
15.95
Zpey-025203
Clear Fluoro 0.18mm
4x
4.7
50m
15.95
Zpey-025204
Clear Fluoro 0.20mm
3x
5.6
50m
15.95
Zpey-025205
Clear Fluoro 0.23mm
2x
7.9
50m
15.95
Zpey-025206
Clear Fluoro 0.25mm
1x
9.6
50m
15.95
Zpey-025207
Clear Fluoro 0.28mm
0x
11.9
50m
15.95
Zpey-025208
Clear Fluoro 0.30mm
12.9
50m
15.95
Zpey-025209
Clear Fluoro 0.33mm
15
50m
15.95
Zpey-0252010
Clear Fluoro 0.35mm
17.5
50m
15.95
Zpey-0252011
Clear Fluoro 0.37mm
20
50m
15.95
Zpey-0252012
Clear Fluoro 0.40mm
22.4
50m
15.95
Zpey-0252013
Clear Fluoro 0.45mm
24.9
50m
15.95 13
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