switch rod

[prybis]

I am wanting to get a switch rod mainly for fishing Indiana waters with an occasional trip to Ohio. I would be interested in either a starter or mid range rod under $400. I am not even sure where to begin my search and all help is appreciated.

Mike P.

[rstaight]

Cabela's has Switch and Spey Rod combos for under $400. The combos are for the rod and reel only so you still need to add the backing and line.

I would guess that after you add a Skagit line and backing you would be in the $450 range.

[prybis]

My 400 is the budget for the rod. Not a combo. I figure I could use my Orvis Battenkill Mid Arbor 9 wt reel or get a good cassette reel for it for under 200. I have found good reviews on a couple different rods. Here is a list of some I been researching.
Echo Switch Rods www.rajeffsports.com/echo_sr.php
Tfo Deer Creek Rods www.templeforkflyrods.com/products/rods/switch.html
Redington CPX Switch Rods www.redington.com/rods/cpx
St. Criox Imperial www.stcroixrods.com/product/imperial-fly

The Echo and TFO are talked about on speypages.com more than the others. I was thinking of either a 5 or 6 wt. This is as far as I have gotten om my search and need help deciding which switch to get. Thanks again for the help.

Mike P.