Anglers looking for the flexibility of executing multiple casting styles with one rod will appreciate this unique series of 11-footers. They give you the ability to make single-hand overhead and roll casts when the conditions are right or "switch" to two-hand, spey casts when necessary. We've discovered that even though you can cast them single-had, most anglers choose to use them for two-hand fishing. Ranging in size from 5- to 8-weights, you can fish for trout, small salmon and steelhead with ability to "switch" techniques quickly and efficiently. Whether you fish a floating line or a sink-tip, dry flies, sub-surface or heavily weighted flies, you'll find these GLX rods more than capable. When those big trout start getting active on the far side of the river, you'll love the punch of the 5-weight to cover the water, no matter what's behind you. The 7- and the 8-weights especially effective when you need to make extra-long casts or fishing with indicators. If you could only take one rod to Alaska for chums, sockeye, silvers, big rainbows and small kings, we'd recommend the 8-weight. It's a great all around fly rod that will manage sink-tips, Skagit and Short Belly Spey lines. Wet flies to Bombers, "flesh flies" to mice and everything in between are all fishable with this rod. All RoaringRiver "Switch" rods are 4-piece, come in a soft protective rod sock and travel case.
| Item # |
Model |
Handle |
Rod Length |
Line Weight |
Pieces |
Taper |
Power |
Price |
| 11740-01 |
FR1325-4 GLX Switch |
1010 |
11' |
5 |
4 |
Med-Fast |
Med-Stiff |
$740.00 |
| 11741-01 |
FR1327-4 GLX Switch |
1010 |
11' |
7 |
4 |
Med-Fast |
Med-Stiff |
$750.00 |
| 11742-01 |
FR1328-4 GLX Switch |
1010 |
11' |
8 |
4 |
Med-Fast |
Med-Stiff |
$760.00 |
Designed to fish either single-hand or spey style, this 5-weight is really sweet when fishing small flies and using up to 350-grain Skagit lines, with floating or sink tips. It casts effortlessly single-hand, but it makes a wonderful light-duty two-hand spey rod. It gives you excellent distance and line control for mending and managing long leaders. If you're looking for a real challenge, try this little beauty for summer-run steelhead when the water is low and clear. It doubles nicely for steelhead and redsides, fishing with small nymphs and strike indicators on the Deschutes and is an excellent choice for those famous "half pounders" on the Rogue or Klamath rivers.
A Brand New Fly Line, with a value up to $100, is included in this purchase as well. You decide which style and weight fly line works best for your needs. Choose from Airflo Rio, Scientific Anglers, Cortland or Wulff.
