Best Switch Rods 2016

Typically a good starting point for switch rods is an ambush 8 weight 290 grains will load a 5 weight switch rod ambush 9 for a 6wt switch and a ambush 10 for a 7wt switch rated for spey application.

Best switch rods 2016. The beauty of a seven weight switch stick is that it s big enough for steelhead sea run dollies sea run browns once landed a 22 lb brown on the rio grande on the o g. Now that the orvis helios 2 is no longer available the dxf is the best trout switch rod on the market. If the rod is a true single hand then just match the same ambush line weight to the rod line weight. A fat missouri rainbow.

Manufacturers are now making switch rods in the lighter weights. Otherwise purchase a dedicated switch line for the rod in the recommended casting weight affta marked on the rod. Rod manufacturers continue to innovate incorporate new materials and dramatically improve rods across the price spectrum. The fenwick aetos is the best performing inexpensive trout switch rod at 299 95.

The echo sr switch rod is often said to be the best switch rod or trout spey rod for the money. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Switch rod the 7110 4 z axis and all the salmon species other than kingy yet no so big to completely blow past the western trout game in the rockies and beyond. A winter yellowstone brown caught on a two handed rod photo.

The advantages of a switch fly rod. We like the 3 weight for ultralight trout spey with small streamers and the 7 weight is the most popular steelhead rod. 7 switch line for a 7 rod. Trout switch rods.

Maxcatch switch rod 4 5 6 7 8 9wt fly fishing rod with switchable fighting butt. Switch rods are usually between 10 and 12 feet long. These rods perform at a level more commonly associated with much more expensive rods. My favorite switch rod is an orvis helios 2 in 7 weight 11.

They have a top handle about 1 1 2 times longer than a normal single handed rod and a short 4 inch handle below the reel. Matching a single handed line to a switch rod is possible if you over rate it by x2 aftm s. This lower handle is used when a two hand cast is needed. Below we break down the best fly rods of 2019 from high end specialty models to all rounders and leading budget options.