Northwest Fishing Reports

fishlipproductions.com has some good advice in the "learning from my mistakes" section as well.

A large arbor reel will be needed to hold the big diameter lines. Go with a 7 or 8. There are a lot of opinions on reels. I fish Temple Fork reels, I like 'em. You'll want it light, but don't break the bank. For a switch rod, I'd get a Rio Switch line, a Skagit Short, and a kit of versi tips. You'l...

Wondering about reel size, hearing 8wt for 5wt switch rod. And recommendations on line set up. Absolutely looking to go after summer run hatchery steelhead. Good call. I haven't made the move to a two hander yet. I do like the 10 foot switch's though. About the only thing I've heard on lines is the...

Wondering about reel size, hearing 8wt for 5wt switch rod. And recommendations on line set up. Absolutely looking to go after summer run hatchery steelhead. Good call.

Hello to the Fly Fishing Community.

I have a 13' 5wt switch rod that I need advice on matching the reel and line to. In talking to friends, I get a lot of different information and I'm sure there are many right answers. Any advice you folks could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Donc67

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