Switch Rods On The Tail Waters?

[strangercreek]

Just wondering if there will be any gravitation towards switch rods with all this high water. It seems like they would give you a chance to make a drift while staying near the bank (on the tailwaters). It might turn a high water fishing trip into more fun fishing time.

[Wayne SW/MO]

I've been all over this, but BUT, it is another whole ball game and one should do a lot of research before jumping in. I have one that I'm just beginning to get acquainted with, which is why I realize the chance for expensive mistakes is great.

To answer your question, yes I do believe there is a place, but my thinking is that winter would be the time for a switch or a spey rod. When they are generating in the winter there is very little bank space and virtually no space for a backcast. I would love to have one during a shad kill.

[Gavin]

I've considered one a couple of times, but I've never pulled the trigger. The problem is that most of the rods are overkill for the size of the fish around hear...I do use several of the casts though..The double spey, single spey, switch cast, and snake roll are worth learning.

[Wayne SW/MO]

They make 4 weights, read 6, that wouldn't be to bad. They're just like other flyrods and the fight on heavier rods isn't as bad as many think. The biggest advanatge is and would be distance and the ability to get some distance with trees hanging over your shoulder when fishing here.