Leland on the Beulah Classic 10’6” 4/5wt Switch Rod
In southern Oregon and across the American West, fly anglers are finding that switch rods have a
tremendous range of applications. The Beulah Classic 10’6” 4/5wt Switch Rod is the
lightest switch Beulah makes, and it allows trout anglers to expand their repertoire of tactics on all kinds of different waters. From
swinging soft hackles in spring creeks like the Metolius, to
overhanding hoppers and cicadas in tight against the banks of the Green, to
float tubing the lakes of the High Sierra, the Beulah Classic 10’6” 4/5wt 4/5106-4 is one switch rod that will surprise you with its utility.
Leland on Specifications
In a length and taper optimized for versatility, the Beulah Classic 10’6” 4/5wt Switch Rod
excels in overhand, roll-cast and spey casting situations. For dead-drifting dry flies and indicators, a long-belly single handed line in 6wt or 7wt allows anglers to load the rod fully and
control their drift precisely after the cast. For skating or swinging, a Scandinavian head around 250 grains, like the Beulah Elixir 245, makes spey casting the Classic 4/5106-4 something of a religious experience. With
four section portability and an Original Owner Lifetime Warranty, this Beulah switch rod should accompany you on every trout fishing trip you take.
Specifications:
- Line Size: 4/5
- Rod Length: 10’6”
- Sections: 4
- Handle: Two Handed Assist/Spey
- Reel Seat: Clear Anodized Machined Aluminum
- Action: Medium Fast
- Warranty: Original Owner, Lifetime
Leland on Beulah Switch Rods
Switch rods are a relatively new phenomenon in fly fishing, and for this we have to thank, in large part, Beulah Fly Rods. Beulah was the first company to manufacture and market a full line of switch rods, way back in 2005.
Today, Beulah’s commitment to switch rods is just as strong. In the smaller line weights, these compact two handed fly rods enable anglers to fish trout on the swing – the original way to trout fish, after dapping – while the larger line weights offer anglers all the benefits of spey rods, in tighter quarters or on smaller water. Developed on the legendary rivers of southern and central Oregon – Rogue, Deschutes, Metolius, Williamson – Beulah switch rods are function-forward and task-specific.
Why fish a switch rod? To cover more water, and more water types, with less effort. Though Beulah switch rods can be used with one hand or two, with indicators or dries, here at Leland we like to think of them as compact spey rods, and we get the greatest satisfaction out of fishing the swing with these capable two handers. Aesthetically flawless, and fitted with the finest components, Beulah switch rods will enrich any day on the water.
Leland on Beulah
Beulah is a small company of dedicated fly anglers based in the gorgeous Rogue Valley of southern Oregon. Begun in 2005, Beulah is one of the little-known gems in the fly fishing industry. Beulah has wisely pursued a slow-growth trajectory, with sales directed through an exclusive network of specialty dealers, Leland among them. Beulah’s focus is building a concise collection of fly rods that can compete with the best out there, are matchless aesthetically, and are available at a fair price.
Beulah’s rod collection reflects what the people behind Beulah know best. Given that they come from the heart of Oregon’s steelhead country, it’s hardly a surprise that Beulahs are some of our favorite steelhead rods. But the company’s owners, James and Margaret Shaughnessy, have spent an enormous amount of time plying the fertile waters of Baja, and their lines of Surf and Bluewater rods reflect this extensive experience. Beulah was the first company to spearhead switch rods as a functional category between spey and single-handers, and today their Switch Rods are some of the most dynamic rods on the market.
Leland is thrilled to carry the full line-up of Beulah Fly Rods, and we’re confident our discerning client base will be duly impressed by them.
Beulah on the Classic 10'6" 4/5wt Switch Rod
Finally a trout two hander that is light enough to make two hand casting for trout as fun as using a 4wt or 5wt single hand rod. The versatility of the Switch rod allows you to cover a greater area of water with a larger vocabulary of technique. The 4/5 Switch rod will dead drift dry flies and nymphs with ease of control and extend floats and mending ability. Stillwater fisherman will enjoy the extra rod length when sitting level on the water in a float tube or pontoon craft.
Swing wet flies and soft hackle, or skate a dry fly with this light two hand rod and feel the tug often reserved for steelheading. The 4/5 Switch rods extended length will open up an otherwise claustrophobic casting situations with the ability to spey and roll cast with the delicate touch needed for shy trout.
USE OF ROD:
Nymphing or Swinging flies for trout 8"-18" either wading or from a boat. Excels for lake fishing from pontoon or float tubes.
ACTION:
Medium Fast
FLY LINE RECOMMENDATIONS:
6wt or 7wt SA steelhead taper or Rio Atlantic salmon taper. Beulah Elixir 245 for 4/5 Switch.
SWITCH ROD SERIES 10'6" 4/5wt. 4 PIECE
Comes with sock, Cordura tube, lifetime warranty for original owner (see warranty conditions)
Beulah on the Classic Series
The Beulah Classic Series is what originally put us on the map. Made using time proven traditional construction from high modulus graphite and glass scrim, these rods are both light and strong. We designed these rods to compete with the big boys in both performance and appearance without the gaudy price tag. With a full line up from small creek trout rods to big water spey rods, there is something here for any fishing challenge.
The Beulah Classic single hand rods, originally dubbed Guide Series because of their durability and high performance, are rods that a guide could be confident putting in a client’s hands knowing that they are getting the most out of a rod and that it will survive just about any client.
Our flagship switch rods caught on like wildfire and the industry took notice, as evidenced by the explosion of switch rods in just about every other manufacturer’s line-up. What makes these rods stand out is their diverse functionality, custom appearance and user-friendly action. Our Beulah Classic spey rod line-up is sensible and to the point. With a mere three sizes to choose from, you can go after any anadromous fish with confidence.
Beulah on Beulah
Creating a new fly rod company is a decision that has been called a lot of things, but easy is not one of them. With the help of guides, fishermen, custom rod builders and a little luck, Beulah has managed to find a home in a very competitive industry. In 2005 we set out to create high performance products that could compete with anything on the market and offer them at a fair price. Judging by the response, we have done just that and more.
From the beginning we have produced rods that we were excited to fish, even if if was outside the mainstream. In an effort to cover any fishing situation, we started with a full
range of fly rods including single hand, salt, spey and a complete line
of original switch rods. These are now considered our Classic Series, a proven line of rods that are engineered to satisfy the most avid angler both in performance and appearance.
When our switch rods hit the market there was little to nothing
available in fly lines to make them fish well in all situations, so we
took it upon ourselves to do that for you. Now you can enjoy lines specifically matched to our rods and the growing market of switch and spey rods. No more need to experiment and cut lines to match rods. Just choose a Beulah switch or spey rod and we have the perfect fly line to go with it.
As graphite technology took the leap to all-carbon scrim, Beulah Fly Rods was right in the mix with a new line of premium rods, the Platinum Series.
What started as three uniquely designed spey rods has blossomed into a
full series of single hand, switch and spey rods. If the response to
our initial Platinum spey rods is any indication, we have another winner on our hands.
Our marketing plan has always been based around true glass-roots efforts and creating personal relationships with customers, fly shops and people who share our love of the sport. Thank you for letting us be a part of your fly fishing experience. Because of you we get to do what we love to do. We'll never lose sight of that fact. Here's to the next five years...
