Just bought a SA System 2 8/9 reel -- large format/perforated spool, made in England -- with almost no wear/use marks. It came with a new looking Rio shooting head system that includes an 8wt forward taper line with 3 heads for loop to loop attachment. They include a floating head made of the same material; an intermediate head; and a T8 sinking head. All for less than $100.00.

The reel balances my Fenwick FF85 like it was made for it. A neat bass/striper/GL salmon combo.

And I have a 2 handed Orvis 10' 5wt that the 8wt line should make that rod work in skagit/trout spey/ smallmouth applications.

Plus I already have two other System 2s in this size with several interchangeable spare spools, so an even wider range of options is now on the table.

Heddonist