Traditional Long-Casting Taper Applications/Features: Ideal for steelhead and salmon fishing with two-handed rods Excels at fishing in tight surroundings and also handles long casting needs Excellent where you need fast-sinking tips Two-tone color helps you know when to recast The best line for casting big, heavy steelhead and salmon flies Welded Xtra-Strength Streamlined Loop slick and strong for easy connections and seamless fishing (front) Taper characteristics: Short, powerful head for quick casts, short or long Short belly and long taper for smooth turnover and delivery Head designed specifically for casting with new Mastery Series Spey Tungsten Leaders and other attached tips