Welcome to my Switch Rod revolution! Today was supposed to be a comparison of a couple of switch rods, but after fishing with my signature series rod, I didn’t even think about trying another rod! Not because I’m biased or anything, but from the first cast, to the last roll cast of my short period on the water, I was truly impressed with the way this rod handled!
This rod was really put to the test on some very small water, and it passed with flying colors. When I arrived at a familiar spot, I was instantly called out with "Hey! You’re Herb from Steelheadquarters!" from a loyal reader named Ray. After formal introductions, I rigged up the switch rod and made my first cast.....bam fish on! This was about a 16" stocked rainbow from a few weeks ago and was a perfect specimen! Wow! This rod then continued to impress me with the ease of use, and was about to really be put to the test!
Ray and I then headed for more holes farther upstream and we soon found them, a school of about 40-60 fish. Right about the second or third pass, and Fish On! I really thought this rod was going to break when a big buck smashed my fly, and after several aerobatic displays moved right into some fast water to try and dislodge the hookset! Trying to videotape this while fighting a fish is hard enough, but try it with a big 32" fish and it’s a little tougher than you can imagine, and the reason for the shaky clip.
From the butt grip to the first stripping guide is exactly 32 ¾" inches. This big buck was placed next to the rod and was very hard to handle, but you can see his size relative to the grip and first guide at (16"). Very nice fish and the best one of the day, I just wish I had a camera man to follow me around and shoot video, but I’ll have to set things up on the tripod, the only problem with that is; once I have everything set up, I don’t catch a thing, or end up out of the frame trying to land a fish! So I’ll get it all figured out soon....Most of the fish I saw today were getting some color, and with temps hitting the upper 70's from Friday through the week-end, this could be some of the last runs of the Season. I’ll keep my nose to the ground and my ears open and let you know! Nice meeting and fishing with you Ray! I’m sure we’ll meet up again as I’m getting stronger every day!
Steelie Bum rods are going to be the next big thing here on Steelhead Alley, and something worth putting my name on, and standing behind with a Lifetime Warranty! Stay safe and as always, Fish On!
This rod was really put to the test on some very small water, and it passed with flying colors. When I arrived at a familiar spot, I was instantly called out with "Hey! You’re Herb from Steelheadquarters!" from a loyal reader named Ray. After formal introductions, I rigged up the switch rod and made my first cast.....bam fish on! This was about a 16" stocked rainbow from a few weeks ago and was a perfect specimen! Wow! This rod then continued to impress me with the ease of use, and was about to really be put to the test!Ray and I then headed for more holes farther upstream and we soon found them, a school of about 40-60 fish. Right about the second or third pass, and Fish On! I really thought this rod was going to break when a big buck smashed my fly, and after several aerobatic displays moved right into some fast water to try and dislodge the hookset! Trying to videotape this while fighting a fish is hard enough, but try it with a big 32" fish and it’s a little tougher than you can imagine, and the reason for the shaky clip.From the butt grip to the first stripping guide is exactly 32 ¾" inches. This big buck was placed next to the rod and was very hard to handle, but you can see his size relative to the grip and first guide at (16"). Very nice fish and the best one of the day, I just wish I had a camera man to follow me around and shoot video, but I’ll have to set things up on the tripod, the only problem with that is; once I have everything set up, I don’t catch a thing, or end up out of the frame trying to land a fish! So I’ll get it all figured out soon....Most of the fish I saw today were getting some color, and with temps hitting the upper 70's from Friday through the week-end, this could be some of the last runs of the Season. I’ll keep my nose to the ground and my ears open and let you know! Nice meeting and fishing with you Ray! I’m sure we’ll meet up again as I’m getting stronger every day!
Steelie Bum rods are going to be the next big thing here on Steelhead Alley, and something worth putting my name on, and standing behind with a Lifetime Warranty! Stay safe and as always, Fish On!
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