The LOOP Ström Switch Fly Rod is an 11ft 6in, #7 switch rod built around a single principle: transferring energy smoothly and efficiently through the cast. The name Ström means current — the flow of water or energy — and the series draws on more than four decades of LOOP rod design and fly-casting innovation. The rod uses a heptagonal (7-sided) blank construction first seen in the LOOP 7X, refined further here and built from highly refined M40X carbon. The result is a blank that is lighter, stronger and more responsive, with fast recovery and accurate tracking. Sitting between single and double handed rods, it suits overhead casting, traditional Spey techniques and modern Scandi and Skagit-style lines, delivering a smooth, progressive transfer of energy throughout the casting stroke. The heptagonal profile adds stability and tracking, helping the rod recover quickly and produce clean loops and accurate presentation, with a connected feel that lets the caster sense the rod loading and unloading. Its compact length makes it effective where space is restricted, while still offering the line control and versatility needed on larger rivers. It covers salmon and sea trout water, smaller rivers, and situations where a full-length double handed rod isn't necessary. Every component is chosen to complement the blank. A premium Flor-grade cork handle provides comfort and sensitivity, a custom carbon reel seat keeps weight down and adds to the finish, and REC Cerecoil stripping guides give lightweight, low-friction line management with premium durability. The overall 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 and adaptable on the river. - 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 versatility of a switch rod is about more than its length — it is about adapting your casting and presentation to the water in front of you. Form the D-loop, feel the rod load and let the energy flow through the line, switch to an overhead cast when the situation demands it, or 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, bringing together modern M40X carbon technology, LOOP's heptagonal blank construction and decades of rod-building experience in a switch rod built to cover water with confidence.