On 1 Sep, 15:28, "Guy" guytee2 at comcast dot net wrote:
American Angler just ran an article on "switch" rods, which fall somewhere
between two-handed and one-handed rods. I think I'll start calling them
"hand and a half".

Anyone try these?
Scott

Have not tried a switch rod but do tend to prefer longer rods when
conditions permit. A couple of cohorts have spey rods they use on the
Deschues for steelies. Will probably build a spey rod as my next project...
just to have one. Then a new reel, line, leaders & on & on & on... Maybe
not.

But, is the switch rod used for standard casting methods or more for roll
casting when long back casts are impossible?
Guy

The switch cast is the same as a single Spey cast, but the fly does
not kiss the water on the backcast. It is a a rather more delicate
presentation cast, basically an accelerated roll cast, good at close
quarters. You obtain more distance with a Spey cast.

http://www.flyfish-scotland.com/switch_cast.htm

TL
MC