{"product_id":"11-5-6wt-switch-rod-component-kit","title":"11' 5\/6wt. switch rod component kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new Proof 11' 5\/6wt. switch blank features a medium\/fast blank that is capable of delivering your fly great distances while the extra reach makes mending line and controlling the drift much easier than a shorter rod.  The switch configuration is great when fishing close to the blank.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe chose a raw carbon finish with a semi-gloss top coat for the blank.  This allows a neutral pallet that opens wide the range of hardware and thread colors that will work.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe shipped all of our new blanks to Steve Godshall, who works with the top spey and switch rod\/line designers in the world.  Steve put all of our blanks through the ranks and has provide custom guide spacing and line grain recommendations.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScandi line: 340-360\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkagit: 370-400\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit can be customized with the drop down menus to the right.  You can select the grip, reel seat hardware, reel seat insert, and guide set color.  The guide set comes complete with a hand fit tip top, full set of guides, stripping guide, hand fit winding check, and a hook keeper.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor additional custom options such as a custom label or alignment dots, please visit our custom \"add on\" page.  You can find it here: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.proofflyfishing.com\/collections\/custom-rod-kit-upgrades\" title=\"Custom add ons\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.proofflyfishing.com\/collections\/custom-rod-kit-upgrades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere are the specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength 11'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSections: 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eblank color: natural graphite with clear coat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLine weight: 5\/6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrain window: 370-400\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip top size:  4.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButt diameter: .438\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlank weight: 2.4oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuide spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.75\" from tip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e32.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e42\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e53\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e66\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e97.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis kit contains every piece you will need to build a complete rod.  You will need to add: epoxy, thread, and thread finish.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Proof Fly Fishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52501414740244,"sku":null,"price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1581\/5753\/files\/IMG_7079_71188a60-0373-46bd-a4ff-f8b0cdcbed51.jpg?v=1718818465","url":"https:\/\/www.proofflyfishing.com\/products\/11-5-6wt-switch-rod-component-kit","provider":"Proof Fly Fishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}