LOOP Ström Series -Switch Rod
LOOP Ström Switch Fly Rod
Versatility. Control. Natural flow.
Ström — meaning current, the flow of water or energy — is a fitting name for a rod series built around one simple principle: transferring energy smoothly, efficiently and without compromise.
Drawing on more than four decades of LOOP rod design and fly-casting innovation, the LOOP Ström Switch Rod takes the distinctive heptagonal (7-sided) blank construction first seen in the iconic LOOP 7X and refines it further. Built using the highest-grade, highly refined M40X carbon construction, Ström delivers a switch rod that is lighter, stronger and more responsive, with exceptional recovery and tracking.
Sitting perfectly between single and double handed rods, the Ström Switch is designed for versatility. Whether casting overhead, using traditional Spey techniques or fishing modern Scandi and Skagit-style lines, the rod delivers a smooth, progressive transfer of energy throughout the casting stroke.
The heptagonal blank profile provides excellent stability and tracking, helping the rod recover quickly and efficiently. The result is clean loop formation, accurate presentation and a connected feel that allows the caster to sense the rod loading and unloading throughout the cast.
On the water, its compact length makes the Ström Switch particularly effective where space is restricted, while still providing the line control and casting versatility required for fishing larger rivers. It is equally at home covering salmon and sea trout water, fishing smaller rivers or tackling situations where a full-length double handed rod simply isn't necessary.
Every component has been carefully selected to complement the performance of the blank. A premium Flor-grade cork handle provides comfort and sensitivity, while the custom carbon reel seat reduces unnecessary weight and adds to the rod's refined finish. REC Cerecoil stripping guides provide lightweight, low-friction line management and premium durability.
The result is a modern switch rod that combines the control of a double hander with the agility of a shorter rod — balanced in the hand, adaptable on the river and designed to make casting feel effortless and connected.
Key Features
- Advanced heptagonal 7-sided blank construction, refined from the iconic LOOP 7X
- Premium, highly refined M40X carbon fibre construction
- Lightweight, strong and exceptionally responsive
- Fast, controlled recovery and excellent tracking
- Smooth and efficient energy transfer throughout the casting stroke
- Designed for Spey, Scandi, Skagit and overhead casting techniques
- Compact and highly versatile switch rod design
- Premium Flor-grade cork handle
- Lightweight custom carbon reel seat
- High-performance REC Cerecoil stripping guides
- Balanced and connected feel in the hand
- Suitable for a wide range of salmon and sea trout fishing situations
- Developed from more than 40 years of LOOP rod-design experience
The Flow of Energy
The versatility of a switch rod is about more than its length. It is about being able to adapt your casting and presentation to the water in front of you.
Form the D-loop, feel the rod load and allow the energy to flow through the line. Switch to an overhead cast when the situation demands it. Change from a floating line to a heavier tip as conditions dictate.
The LOOP Ström Switch Rod is designed to make those transitions feel natural.
Light, responsive and remarkably adaptable, Ström brings together modern M40X carbon technology, LOOP's innovative heptagonal blank construction and decades of rod-building experience in a switch rod designed to cover water with confidence.
Ström — one rod, multiple approaches, one natural flow.