Tfo Conversion Kit

[reevesr1]

What do you guys think of these conversion kits from TFO? If I read it correctly, will turn a 8 wt TiCRx into a 11'3" two hander. Anyone try one?

 

http://www.templeforkflyrods.com/rods/conversion.html#T

[toolman]

This conversion kit will not make your single handed rod, a Spey rod, but rather a switch type rod. Mainly, it will allow two handed overhead casts, which makes it easier to get a bit of distance and the extra rod length will give added mending capabilities and it may be great for high sticking, swinging drys, small beadheads, etc.

[headscan]

Al brought this up a little while ago:

http://flyfishcalgary.com/board/index.php?showtopic=2636

 

I think (but am not certain) that Spey and Switch rods have different tapers than single handed rods, so you'd be better off getting a rod that was designed specifically for that application than trying to convert a single hander. A Beulah switch would be a better (though more expensive) choice IMO.

[cheeler]

You could speycast with it, but it's limited to lighter lines as it's not designed with a spey line in mind.

 

Word on speypages is that TFO is testing different blanks for some new switch rods, but no word on a release date. There is a 5wt 11' spey rod listed on their site for $250, so it could be in that price range.