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Platinum Switch Rod 5wt 10’0″

$495

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Description

The Beulah Platinum Switch rod 5 wt will impress even the most discerning trout fly fisherman. The action on our new 10’ 5 weight Platinum Switch Fly Rod is a progressive flexing, fast recovery fly rod. Designed to excel with traditional overhead or nymphing techniques and with excellent Spey casting ability. Weighing in at a mere 5 ounces, this will be a great match anywhere trout reside. This is a true trout switch rod that will not leave you feeling over gunned on a small stream, and will reach out to those spots you could not reach on bigger water. The Beulah 10′ 5wt Switch rod will be excellent fishing anything from size #20 BWO’s on 16’ leaders, with 7x tippets, to #4 Streamer fishing on medium and large sized trout streams. We built our 10’ 5 weight Switch rod with short fore and aft grips, making this rod perfect for a multitude of trout fly fishing tactics, and a fly rod that feels excellent as either a single hand rod or ultra light Spey rod. Legnth: 10′ weight: 4.7 oz. Rear grip: 3 1/4″ front grip: 10 1/2″ Use of rod: Nymphing or Swinging flies for trout 8″-18″ either wading or from a boat. Excels for lake fishing from pontoon or float tubes. Great Czeck nymph rod. Action: Fast progressive Switch Rod Series 10′ 5wt. 4 Piece All Beulah Fly Rods Come with sock, Cordura tube, lifetime warranty for original owner (see warranty conditions)

Fishing Profile

Rod
Best for
Trout, Fly, Brown Trout
Presentation
Variable
Techniques
Fly Casting, Nymphing, Streamer Fishing
Conditions
Current
Size120 in (3048 mm)
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

Use this 10’ 5wt switch fly rod for trout when you want a fast, progressive action that handles both overhead casting and nymphing/swinging presentations. It’s well-suited for wading or boat fishing, including lake fishing from pontoon/float tubes, and works for small-stream reach as well as larger water.

Pros

  • Progressive flex with fast recovery for responsive casting
  • Designed for both overhead/nymphing and Spey/swing casting
  • Lightweight (about 4.7 oz) for all-day trout fishing
  • Short fore and aft grips for multiple trout tactics

Cons

  • 5wt is best targeted at trout fly fishing rather than general-purpose use

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