American-made Mission two-handed fly fishing rods are built right here in Vermont using award-winning Helios™ rod technology. On the water, these rods deliver a combination of performance and castability, with blanks designed to dampen vibrations, making every cast easier and more accurate. The Mission series is made up of 10 rods, from 11' Switch and Trout Spey rods to 13'6" Full Spey models. Blanks are matte black with orange accents, and each has a quick rod identifier. We have added composite cork on the grip in high-wear areas. Each rod is finished with REC RECOIL® snake guides, a Ti stripping guide with SiC insert, and a down-locking, self-indexing machined aluminum reel seat with a burl hardwood insert. And it’s all served up in an orange tube with a Mission signature sock.

The Mission Switch 11' 7-Weight Rod is a two-handed fly rod option for fishing smaller tributaries of coastal rivers or the Great Lakes in the pursuit of summer-run steelhead or other anadromous fish. Mission Switch rods have also become a go-to for those who want to fish the surf or throw suspended nymphs to cruising trout on Pyramid Lake. Great for tight spots and also excellent for overhead casting indicator rigs with good reach for those critical mends. The shorter switch-style grip allows you to use a conventional cast or a two-hand cast, making the Mission Switch 11' 7-wt. an excellent way to add multiple technique options to your fishing. This rod is incredibly versatile and has the length to make handling those nymph rigs a breeze.
Like its 7-weight sibling, the 8-weight, 11' Mission Switch fly fishing rod offers the ability to adapt to different techniques in different situations. This rod is a go-to for the angler who wants to manage indicator rigs, swing big streamers in rivers and tidal currents, or use an overhead cast across big water for steelhead, salmon, and other anadromous fish. The switch-style grip allows you to adapt your fishing to tight quarters and has the length to make handling those nymph rigs a breeze. Choose the 8 wt. over the 7 wt. to maximize your efficiency on bigger water or wherever you prefer heavier nymph rigs and larger streamers.

Specifications

11' 4-piece switch rod
Blanks are matte black with orange accents
Composite cork on grip in high-wear areas
REC RECOIL® snake guides and Ti stripping guide with a SiC insert
Reel seat is matte black anodized aluminum down-locking, self-indexing, with a burl hardwood insert
Comes with orange aluminum rod tube with black anodized cap and collar
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Important: Line and reel are sold separately

Orvis Mission Switch Fly Rod