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This is the best fly line for anglers that want to cast strike indicators and fish with their switch rods.  It enables anglers to effectively mend, spey cast, roll cast, and overhead cast with a nymphing setup.  The only thing it lacks is the ability to shoot distance with sinking tips.

Fly Line Buyer's Guide for Switch Rods

Anglers that plan to fish exclusively with strike indicators or strictly floating lines should get the Rio Switch fly line.  This line has a long belly and is capable of spey casting with a strike indicator setup and mends very well.  The Rio Scandi Short is great for anglers that want to throw both sink tips and floating lines.  The Rio Switch line will spey cast an indicator setup but does not cast and shoot sink tips effectively.  If you plan to fish almost exclusively big heavy weighted flies you can opt for a Skagit Short fly line, but that is the least popular line for switch rods.  Most anglers prefer the Rio Scandi Short Versitip.  The other line that we sell a lot of is the Royal Wulff Ambush Fly Line  this is a one piece line (no loop to loop where the running line and head meet).  It is a short head and quite similar to the Rio Scandi Short Versitip but does not come with any sink tips.  The Wulff Ambush Fly Line will indicator fish or swing sinking lines called Rio Power Versileaders.  All these lines are good choices, the most popular choice is the Rio Scandi Short Versitip,




The Echo Ion Makes a PERFECT spare reel for your indicator line on your switch rod!

FREE Shipping on all orders over $50, WE Pay WA State Sales Tax, and Red's Customer Service

At Reds we ship all orders FREE over $50 via UPS and USPS and pay your sales tax.  In addition to a great price, you are also buying from a premium brick and mortar retailer whose passionate and knowledgeable shop staff will stop at nothing to provide you with the best possible advice and service.  Combine all this and you have the best deal on the internet!  Shop with confidence at Red's Fly Shop.

Questions about the Switch Lines and Switch Rods?... Ask a Pro! craig@redsflyshop.com or call 509.933.2300