Switch Rod This Round

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Practiced with the Switch Rod yesterday at Bethany Lakes. Had three strikes but did not land them. Went back today and was able to get two Bass.

Both went for a Pink Near Deere on a steady retrieve. No Bruisers but still put up a good fight.

Have a ways to go in learning the Switch Cast but really like the ability to cast one-handed for distance with minimal effort compared to our other fly rods.

Fun stuff and a great start to the weekend! Still not certain where we are going tomorrow, but we do plan to go tomorrow at least to a pond with trout in it!

 

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