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Switch rod
Posted by: Mark W Morris (---.phnx.qwest.net)
Date: September 22, 2020 07:40PM

I'm looking to build a switch rod in 6/7 weight around 11 feet with a fast action. I searched the site but came up empty so looking for some suggestions?
Thanks,
Mark

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Re: Switch rod
Posted by: david taylor (---)
Date: September 22, 2020 09:25PM

Batson has switch rod blanks in their Imortal and Revelation lines in 5-8 weights. Proof has a few offerings. Mieser sells blanks but they are more expensive than the first two I mentioned, but highly regarded. And a number of OEM sell blanks.

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Re: Switch rod
Posted by: Herb Ladenheim (---)
Date: September 23, 2020 06:38PM

Hi Mark,
Saying that you want a "fast" Switch blank is kind of an oxymoron.
By definition, a switch rod is not fast. A switch blank flexes well into the mid/butt section.
What you may want is a CTS 11'0" Affinity-X, which has a single handed action - FAST.
I have built both CTS Switch rods and Affinity-X 11'0" rods - both for 2 handed use.
If you wish more info and/or advice: hladen@hotmail.com
Herb
Agent for CTS \n USA



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 09/24/2020 12:23AM by Herb Ladenheim.

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Re: Switch rod
Posted by: Mark W Morris (---.phnx.qwest.net)
Date: September 24, 2020 09:51AM

Thank you I appreciate the info.

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