[renoflyfisher]

I am new to this site and would like to get into switch fishing. Mostly for large trout and maybe steelhead. With this being said any suggestions on rod company reel company and lines to match the rods. I have many of single-hand rods but never have gotten in to the switch or spey fishing.
Thank you
Marcus

 

[Lex Story]

Look up FethaStyx on the site I have a switch from them and I am not disappointed.

-Lex

 

[Mark Speer]

Do you have a price range?

There will more than likey be many opinions to follow, but for me I fish a 7wt and 8wt. for steelies and have a 4wt for bass, trout. I recently picked up a switch from Allen flyfish (a site sponsor) and a Alpha reel from him also, and I am very pleased with both items.

Best of luck in your journey! It's a fun ride!

YaYa pan I know you just don't git it!

 

[Mumbles]

I have had a blast fishing switch rods from 4wt on trout to 8wt for steelhead. I've cast rods from TFO, Echo, Orvis and Sage and have friends with rods from Redington, Beulah, Meiser and Rainshadow. They can be great tools if you get the right one for your needs and get comfortable delivering it in the method you prefer. If you do a search on the site for SWITCH you'll find a lot of previous discussions. Knowing how the rods are rated by their manufacturers (on single handed scales or two handed scales) will help. Knowing the grain windows for the rods will help you find the best lines. Here is a thread I recently added with some information that I have collected while playing with switch rods.

http://www.washingtonflyfishing.com...-Some-Switch-Rod-Information?highlight=switch

 

[renoflyfisher]

Thank you guys for the information that you guys have supplied me. My price range is anywhere between $300-$500 for the rod and about $200-$300 for the reel. I am looking forward to get in to this method of fishing.

 

[Mumbles]

That will get you into the TFO Deer Creek, Echo, Redington and Beulah switch rods. There may be more. I'd strongly recommend you find a shop that has some and go cast them. When you have the right one in your hands you'll probably know.