{"product_id":"loop-trak-switch-11-7-fly-rod","title":"LOOP Trak Switch 11’ #7 – switch fly rod","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flyline-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA switch rod combining single-hand control with double-hand power\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOOP Trak Switch 11' #7\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile switch fly rod for anglers who want to combine the precise control of a shorter rod with the advantages of double-handed techniques. The Trak 7110 is designed for \u003cstrong\u003eboth overhead and Spey casting\u003c\/strong\u003e, swinging flies and efficiently covering larger rivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003eMedium Fast\u003c\/strong\u003e action loads progressively and recovers quickly, keeping the rod user-friendly to cast while providing enough reserve for larger flies and powerful fish. LOOP positions it primarily for salmon, steelhead, trout and char.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ty-product-highlights\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eswitch configuration \u003cstrong\u003e11'0\" #7\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Fast\u003c\/strong\u003e action for overhead and Spey techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erecommended Scandi heads \u003cstrong\u003e24–28 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erecommended Skagit heads \u003cstrong\u003e400–450 gr\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elightweight 4-piece construction at \u003cstrong\u003e160 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecarbon-fibre blank construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eergonomically contoured \u003cstrong\u003eAAA cork handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigh-quality reel seat with carbon insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elow-friction stainless-steel stripping and snake guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estripping guide with zirconia insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Switch?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA switch rod sits between a classic single-handed rod and a full double-handed rod. At 11 feet, it provides greater line control and reach on the river while retaining a more compact and versatile character. The Trak Switch therefore makes sense when you want to alternate between conventional overhead casting and Spey techniques as conditions change, without changing rods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen swinging flies on larger rivers, the longer blank helps manage the line and change presentation angles more effectively. The #7 rating also provides enough power for larger flies and more demanding conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg class=\"ty-content-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3667\/6438\/files\/loop-trak-switch-11-7-lifestyle.jpg?v=1788900060\" alt=\"LOOP Trak Switch 11' #7 fly rod on dark green background\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTRAK series construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLOOP built the TRAK series around a light and responsive carbon-fibre blank with an emphasis on efficient loading and fast rod recovery. The matte green blank is complemented by subtle accents, a contoured AAA cork handle and a durable reel seat with a carbon insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe guides are designed to minimise line friction. Stainless-steel stripping and snake guides support smooth line shooting, while the first stripping guide uses a zirconia insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLOOP TRAK in the video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLOOP's Head of Rod Design explains the philosophy behind the TRAK series, its Medium Fast action, construction and casting characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"th-vendor-video\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/ZQ0RPZAqGzk?si=ze9VBkf77wxQlTPz\" title=\"LOOP TRAK fly rods – design and casting characteristics\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"responsive-table-wrapper\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"responsive-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"flyline-table\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTrak 7110 Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e11'0\" (335 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eAFTMA\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e#7\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSections\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eAction\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMedium Fast\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e160 g\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eScandi recommendation\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e24–28 g\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSkagit recommendation\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e400–450 gr\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eTarget species\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eChar, salmon, steelhead, trout\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"right-fade\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"table-scroll-hint\"\u003e← Scroll table sideways →\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Loop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55266871017814,"sku":null,"price":345.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3667\/6438\/files\/loop-trak-switch-11-7-fly-rod.jpg?v=1788900022","url":"https:\/\/www.thymallus.com\/en\/products\/loop-trak-switch-11-7-fly-rod","provider":"Thymallus Fly Fishing Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}