R. B. Meiser Fly Rods - System 2 And 4 Switch Rod

System-2&4 Switch Rods

These are the finesse rods of the Switch Rod series. One of the most enjoyable and productive fishing experiences one can find on the West Coast is the Rogue/Klamath drainage "Half Pounder" run. These are 1 to 3 pound pre-adult Steelhead that annually enter the lower to mid

sections of the Rogue and Klamath Rivers. By mid to late summer these big rivers may hold thousands of these bright scrappy Steelhead. Savvy anglers have learned to fish these little rockets utilizing "Trouting" techniques, as these fish are actively feeding on the rich entomology found within these rivers. Swinging soft hackles, and streamers, indicator nymph, and on occasion, dry fly presentations are all very effective techniques. The System-2 and 4 Switch Rods were initially developed to present to these superb fish.

They have since proved to be excellent multi-purpose small game fish fly rods. Their 10'6" length allows for many long reach applications. They will present exceptionally well from most any float device, pram, or drift boat. They have the capability to throw large bushy dries into the toughest winds, whether they be on rivers or stillwaters. Large streamers, weighted nymphs or dry fly/indicator with nymph droppers are all easily presented with the either the System-2 or the System-4. Spey presentations to 60/70 ft. can easily be achieved if balanced to the proper line system. This ability alone can open up long stretches of water that previously may have been inaccessible to the conventional overhead rod. Single or two handed over head deliveries will allow the angler to easily reach in excess of 90'.

These are superb rods for pursuing large to medium sized Trout, and many species of warm water game fish, with the capability to utilize a diverse variety of fly presentations. These are without question the most ideal rods to use for targeting bank prone Trout from the casting station of a moving drift boat, using either overhead or anchor point Spey deliveries.

All the rods within the Switch Rod series have an extremely relaxed yet authoritative casting delivery that is an absolute joy to perform over a long days fishing. These rods are no exception, in fact many have told me over the years that these are the rods that they will usually reach for when heading to challenging Trout or Small Mouth waters.

A wide variety of casting techniques including: Single and two-handed overhead, and single/two-handed spey.
Ideal rods for Trouting from a drift boat or most any floatation device
High stick nymphing and Indicator nymphing
Long reach mend wet fly or streamer presentations, and greaseline swing.
Windy, or bushy dry fly presentations
Trout, and warm water game fish to 10 pounds
Ideal Salt Water Flats rods for Bones, Reds, and Estuarian Stripers.

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