Switch rod help

JDarr · 03-09-2010, 12:07 PM

I'm lookig to pick up a switch rod for steelhead. I think a 11' 7or 8 outta be about right. Anyone have any recomendations or possibly a rod like this they might want to part with?
JD

Nuchal Rouge · 03-09-2010, 07:33 PM

Sage makes a nice switch rod. Beulah has nice switch rods as well, their small 6/7 weight spey is essentially a switch as well. If you aren't in a hurry check out the Spey Clave on the Sandy in April or May. They usually will have a lot set up to try out. I don't think you need a 8 weight. We have landed 30 plus pound kings on the Beulah 6/7 wt. without problems. They are great rods for nymphing for steelhead as well. Good luck.

Slow and Low · 03-10-2010, 06:04 AM

RB Meiser

nookslayer · 03-10-2010, 09:25 AM

I am a big fan of the Beulah switch rods and have also played wiht the Echo and TFO rods. All are reasonably priced and you'd have to cast to fit your wants/needs but I would reccomend. Sage switch are really nice but I didn't like the feel of the flex point.

goose · 03-10-2010, 02:43 PM

I have a 5 wt TFO 11ft... It has worked well for me.

steel_beaver · 03-10-2010, 06:05 PM

I have a 6 wt deer creek and my buddy has an 8 wt. Both are pretty nice. I can only immagine what the Meisers are like

One day, when I'm all grown up, that's what I'll be fising with

nookslayer · 03-11-2010, 07:56 AM

You could also try and talk Meskel in to building you one like he did for me. It's my favorite rod period. 10'8" switch. Perfect

steel_beaver · 03-11-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by nookslayer

You could also try and talk Meskel in to building you one like he did for me. It's my favorite rod period. 10'8" switch. Perfect

Dude, why did you have to go and tell me that.... now you got me thinking about it

nookslayer · 03-11-2010, 12:05 PM

Yeah, that's what I said shortly before I bought the componants... I recently joined Anglers Anonymous. "Hi, I'm Nookslayer and I'm a fly rod-o-holic".