Switch Rod Question..

[Nic]

Looking at investing in a switch rod. Mainly for the Yuba, but also for the American and the Trinity. If I was going to use one specific switch rod for the American and the Trinity I was going to go with a 6 or 7wt switch but because I'm going to use this rod on the Yuba as well I wanted to know if a 5wt switch or 6wt would be a better bet. Is a 7wt switch to heavy for the Yuba? Also is a 5wt switch to light for the American and Trinity? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!


- Nic

[Mark Kranhold]

Nic , if you're going for one rod I go for a five weight. It would be more fun for the Yuba and Trinity but I think it would still handle some American steel plus shad. I used to fish a 10' 6 wt single handed for American winters. Like I tell everyone though they gets into the two hand game , you'll have a arsenal of rods in no time.

[Idadon]

I went with a economy Cabelas TLR 6wt and a Rio switch line. Quickly went to a Skagit Compact line which convinced me that switch rods might be worth while. BUT, along comes the Single-Hand heads and I'm thinking I've found my groove.

[Terry Thomas]

From my experience, I'd say an 11ft 5wt will cover most of your needs. High water winter work probably only covers 10% of your yearly fishing.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Personally I would want a 4 Switch rod for the Lower Yuba River and a 6 Switch for the Trinity and American.

A Switch rod line size is 2 size over in a single hand rod so a 4 Switch is the same power as a 6 weight single hand rod.

[intheways]

I have an Echo SR (5wt) and a 6wt for the American and it has been great thus far. I hope to get to the Yuba and Trinity.

That being said, I'm considering a 7 or 8wt for surfcasting and bigger rivers.