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John,
Nice video, the St.Croix seems to cast fairly well for a marginally acceptable rod, tight loops and straight cast . It casts that type of line no worse than most switch rods I have used and seen cast. It would be far better with one of the switch lines made for that size rod. On my switch rods I use Rio Switch chucker line and they do their intended job well. I will use skagit and scandi heads on my longer two handed rods of 12'+ in the appropriate weight and style for the species I am after.
steve
Steve,Quote:
Originally Posted by scuba steve
Thank you for your comment. You must be an experienced switch rod caster.
John,
Sorry it has taken me so long to respond back been a bit busy. yes I have been using 2 handed rods since the late 90's for salmon and steelhead. Over the years I have tried many different rods and have settled on a few rods that I use for that type of fishing. unlike some of the people I fish with I believe rods are a tool and each rod has a specific set of river / lake conditions well suited to it. I only use my two handers ( 11' 7 wt , 11' 6" 6 wt , 12' 7 wt , 13'6" 8 wt ) for salmon / steelhead, for regular trout stuff single handed. My first switch rod was actually a custom rod, single handed 10' 6" blank that the builder put a spey grip on. was a great rod for steelhead for a good bit of time. My one issue with the whole two handed craze is that there are just so many lines for a beginner to choose from that they could possibly be turned off by getting the wrong line. I checked out some of your other videos and they are are all quality work and I like your casting approach.
Steve