Switch rod?
Hello!
I have a question and this is just really a feeler for opinions. I'm new to steelhead fishing, up in upstate new york. Specifically Salmon River, in Pulaski, NY.
It's not a big river, and I think a spey rod is a little overkill. Maybe I'm wrong, so now I am looking into a few different options.
7/8 One of them is a switch rod. Something in the 11 - 12 foot range, 9 weight Possibly a Beulah rod? I am not sure of another company.
Or I was going to find a nice medium action 8 weight 10'0 single hand fly rod.
What are you opinions on this? What are the thoughts on a switch rod? How well does a switch rod cast single handed? How about two handed? What other companies make switch rods?
Again, it will be a very specific application rod. Steelhead/Salmon fishing in Upstate new york on Great Lake Tributaries.
Thanks for any and all advice and feedback.
In regards to the ultimate question of cost. I am looking for a rod not to exceed $400 bucks, and preferably American made. 
Last edited by Shakeyfly; 09-02-2009 at 02:10 AM.
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