I just got my Beulah 10'6. 4-5wt switch rod..Im wondering whAt line you all would suggest for it?..any input will be greatly appreciated...thanks
steelheadmike72
4-5wt switch rod line??
Elixer full stop. Don't even hesitate. Beulah made the rod and line with each other in mind.
Either the 250 or the 275. Could even go as high as the 300 depending on your casting style, but if you want those extra grains for bigger flies and heavier tips, then I'd go with the tonic instead.
Given that it's such a light rod which you might want to fish single handed, you can always go a shade on the lighter side and start with the 250 Elixer and go with the integrated head & line, but if you are just getting used to scandi heads with a switch and often fall back to water loaded casts, then go with the 275.
If you are well experienced with touch and go casting on a short rod, then I'd look at the AFS. The longer head will be more challenging but the longer taper will help you deliver small flies much more delicately than the Elixer with the standard 10ft poly tip. Trouble is that the lightest AFS really is more suited for a 5/6 rather than a 4/5 switch. In the short term, you could always use a 9wt floating line and cut the front 10ft of the line, then put a loop on and attach your sink tips, or don't cut it and just choke up on the head so that you are not using much more than 30ft to load the rod.
It all depends on what you intend to catch and how you want to catch them.
If I wanted to use spey casts to deliver poly tips and flies up to say a #6 weighted wooly bugger or foam hopper, then I'd go with the 250 or 275 Elixer and the full compliment of poly tips including the floating one.
If you want to use skagit style water loaded casts to deliver streamers and weighted things on the end of T-8 then look at the Tonic by Beulah, or any of the skagit shorts in ~275 or 300grains
I assume you've looked at the manufacturer's recommendations: http://www.beulahflyrods.com/products/switch-rod-series/classic-switch-rods/4-5wt/
Either the 250 or the 275. Could even go as high as the 300 depending on your casting style, but if you want those extra grains for bigger flies and heavier tips, then I'd go with the tonic instead.
Given that it's such a light rod which you might want to fish single handed, you can always go a shade on the lighter side and start with the 250 Elixer and go with the integrated head & line, but if you are just getting used to scandi heads with a switch and often fall back to water loaded casts, then go with the 275.
If you are well experienced with touch and go casting on a short rod, then I'd look at the AFS. The longer head will be more challenging but the longer taper will help you deliver small flies much more delicately than the Elixer with the standard 10ft poly tip. Trouble is that the lightest AFS really is more suited for a 5/6 rather than a 4/5 switch. In the short term, you could always use a 9wt floating line and cut the front 10ft of the line, then put a loop on and attach your sink tips, or don't cut it and just choke up on the head so that you are not using much more than 30ft to load the rod.
It all depends on what you intend to catch and how you want to catch them.
If I wanted to use spey casts to deliver poly tips and flies up to say a #6 weighted wooly bugger or foam hopper, then I'd go with the 250 or 275 Elixer and the full compliment of poly tips including the floating one.
If you want to use skagit style water loaded casts to deliver streamers and weighted things on the end of T-8 then look at the Tonic by Beulah, or any of the skagit shorts in ~275 or 300grains
I assume you've looked at the manufacturer's recommendations: http://www.beulahflyrods.com/products/switch-rod-series/classic-switch-rods/4-5wt/
yup..been looking at the elixer 250g as the manufacture states...looks nice..dont know a whole lot about lines..but learning...just want to see what others suggest...it will be my first switch rod..trout and pinks i think..thanks for the replies.
. until i get a new line..thi k i will brong it along tomorrow to the nimp..and see what my 6-7wt 350g. switch line i use for my single handed rod feels like..just a few casts to see how it feels...very excited to get it set up right and get into the trout this spring.
. until i get a new line..thi k i will brong it along tomorrow to the nimp..and see what my 6-7wt 350g. switch line i use for my single handed rod feels like..just a few casts to see how it feels...very excited to get it set up right and get into the trout this spring. 
Talk to Courtney, his knowledge will take the guessing away and result in you only having to buy 1 line weight. Nilecreekflyshop.com
yup I'll probally order it from them courtney definately knows his stuff..Keith also a fountain of information..he helped me choose my snowbee line..and they ship it out quick..3days it here..great shop...but ive pretty much decided on the elixir...seems the way for me to go.
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