St Croix Imperial Switch Rod

[emirribolov]

Any thoughts on this rod it is 11ft 6wt it is inexpensive rod an i was thinking getting one just to get in to switch fly fishing. I know all those big brands like Sage etc are the best but right now i need some input about this one if someone has it or tried i
Any input is appreciated.

 

[W_boughner]

They are decent rods ! I have the 7wt and I'm happy with it but you do need to go up 2 wts to use standard lines on it .. They are classed by Spey lines which are thicker and heavier than traditional lines

 

[fishermandan420]

What are you planning on doing with it? I picked up a used redington cpx 11'3 7wt switch for swinging and its aces with a 480 grain skagit swich. I Dont fish indicators much but I cant see single hand casting being fun on my rod.

 

[emirribolov]

I know that i need heavier line i will probably get RIO Switch line . I will do bit swinging but mainly for indicators and nymphing.

 

[IR4Jflyfishing]

I liked it when I fished my friends, good clean rod nothing bad to say about it. If you dont want to go the new route check out my switch rod for sale in the classifieds of the site, I upgraded to a dredger so Im clearing inventory

 

[emirribolov]

Right know i need info on rod and i don't want this tred to go on and on what line do i need etc. ) Thank you for your input guys.

 

[emirribolov]

IR4J thank you but 400 is bit to much for me right know. There is guy selling St. C. Imperial and also in deal i,m getting RIO Switch line brand new for $229.00 . Just spend a lot of money on my summer nymph setup and right know i need inexpensive Switch just to get me by when water is low and is hard to float fish.

 

[IR4Jflyfishing]

Made in mexico beats china, right? for 229 I would say go for it. It will be the best rod for the price unless you want to jump up to the TFO but that would be about 100 more

 

[fishermandan420]

As far as I know they are made in usa again. Look for used deals too. My cpx with reel,backing running line and Skagit head was 225 and basically new

 

[Madriverfisher]

It's a good rod it was my first two handed rod it sounds like your getting a good deal I'd go for it

 

[emirribolov]

So far i think that is good deal too it is USA made life time warranty hey for the money i think it is OK deal. Placing order right now.

 

[coldfeet]

If you like it all's good, have a St. Croix for spinning decent rod

 

[emirribolov]

It is on it's way we will see

 

[fishermandan420]

I have a 420 grain Skagit line here not being used if you wanna try swinging with a spey-type line

 

[Madriverfisher]

That would pair up nicely on the 6wt

 

[fishermandan420]

I cant find my tablet to look at the airflo and rio Charts, but I think thats close. I think the 7w Airflo recs A 510 skagit but I rember the 6 being considerably less when i wass shopping rods.

 

[Madriverfisher]

I run anywhere from a 450 to 525 rio 25ft skagit tip on my 7wt Spey rod and a 450 to 500 on my 7wt swtich so it's right about there I think it would be a good set up

 

[emirribolov]

Thanks Tales from The. C but already have Skagit line . I,m getting RIO Switch line with the rod. It will work better for me for indicator nymphs etc.

 

[DaveC]

I have the imperial and like the rod. FYI...hook line sinker in guelph has a demo kit of several types of lines they loan out to test / before you buy. Just a thought for anyone else concidering a rod and not quite sure of the line. The imperial is a nice affordable rod...im sure youll like it.

 

[RobH]

Scagit 425, Scandi 390. Any of the Chucker, indicator, switch type lines, go with a 6/7.