{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: reel and line recommendations

I'm just putting the finishing touches on the 5wt version of that switch myself.  It's important to note that Batson rates their switches with singlehand line ratings (AFTMA).  So the 6wt switch is in fact rated for a 6wt single hand line which will be the lower spectrum of the specified grain window.  The windows are below. 

 

Model Low Grain Window High Grain Window
IF1085-4M 140 280
IF1086-4M 160 330
IF1087-4M 185 380
IF1088-4M 210 440 

Other mfr's will use a spey-type line designation on their switches (+2/3 wts).  The variance tends to muddy the waters for someone trying to make like-for-like comparisons.  I'm not saying you cant overline by two and have at it, but just a word of caution.  There is a big difference between this Batson 6wt Switch (160 - 330gr) and say, my TFO DC 6wt Switch (300-500gr).

 

Ive found that the best advice for lining a switch rod is use the lower end of the spectrum of the grain window for overhead, middle of the road for scandi, and upper end for skagit.  But those are ballparks, it can take some trial and error to find what works best for you.

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