Guideline Embrace #7/8 11' Switch Fly Fishing Kit

Product detailed description

Guideline Embrace #7/8 11' Switch Fly Fishing Kit is a complete and pre-assembled switch fly fishing outfit for anglers who want an easy-casting setup for salmon, sea trout, steelhead and migratory trout in small to medium-sized waters. The 11' #7/8 model sits between a powerful single-hand rod and a full double-hand salmon rod, making it a very practical choice for smaller rivers, low-water fishing and places where a long two-hand rod would feel unnecessary.

This is not a randomly assembled beginner package. The rod, reel and multi-tip fly line have been selected to work as one functional system: the line loads the rod correctly, the reel balances the outfit and the included backing and leader remove the need to solve the basic compatibility of the individual components. Once a suitable fly has been attached, the outfit is ready for the water.

The foundation of the kit is the Embrace 11' #7/8 switch rod. The 11-foot length gives more reach, better line control and easier water-anchored casts than a standard single-hand rod, while still staying shorter, lighter and more manageable than a classic salmon double-hander. It is a strong choice for anglers who want to learn switch casting, fish compact lines and cover smaller or more technical salmon and sea-trout rivers efficiently.

The rod has a Mid Flex action with Medium Fast to Fast Recovery. The blank loads smoothly and gives clear feedback during spey casts, roll casts and overhead casts. At the same time, it recovers quickly enough to maintain a clean loop, controlled turnover and useful line speed. This makes the outfit accessible to a beginner without feeling limiting in the hands of a more experienced angler.

The kit includes a Guideline NOVA 79, a lightweight large-arbor fly reel with a sealed drag system and the option of left- or right-hand retrieve. The 79 size matches the switch rod and the multi-tip line system, helping the complete outfit stay properly balanced in hand. The reel is not merely included to fill the package; it is an important part of the setup that supports effective line handling and controlled fish fighting.

The outfit is supplied with a Power Multi Tip WF #7/8 fly line. This line has a compact, easy-loading body and is delivered with a 10' intermediate tip, giving the setup a versatile starting point for salmon, sea trout and steelhead fishing. The fly-line body weighs 21 g / 324 grains and the included intermediate tip weighs 7 g / 108 grains. Together, they place the setup directly inside the rod’s recommended head-weight range of 27–30 g / 416–463 grains.

Inside the package you will find the Embrace 11' #7/8 switch rod, Guideline NOVA 79 fly reel, Power Multi Tip WF #7/8 fly line, 10' intermediate tip, 20 lb backing, a tapered leader and a Cordura tube with an integrated reel compartment. The tube protects the complete outfit during transport and allows the rod, reel, line and tip system to remain together as one organised and ready-to-use setup.

The greatest advantage of the #7/8 switch model is its practical versatility on smaller and medium-sized migratory rivers. It gives the angler more reach and line control than a single-hand rod, but remains easier to handle than a longer double-hand rod. This makes it very useful in tight bankside conditions, low water, smaller pools and situations where accurate short-to-medium spey casts matter more than maximum distance.

The included intermediate tip gives the kit a very useful starting point. It sinks slowly, helps the fly work just below the surface and covers many common sea-trout, steelhead and salmon situations. When more depth or a different presentation is needed, the multi-tip system allows the angler to change tips and adapt the setup to water level, current speed and fly choice.

Compared with a 9' #7 single-hand outfit, this switch kit offers more reach, better line control and more efficient water-anchored casting. Compared with the 12' #7/8 double-hand kit, it remains shorter, lighter and more compact. This makes the 11' #7/8 switch kit a logical choice for anglers who want a true migratory setup, but do not want to move directly into a full-size salmon rod.

The Embrace series is designed to make fly fishing more accessible without reducing the technical logic of the complete setup. The modern 26/30T carbon-fibre blank offers a forgiving casting character, while the matched NOVA reel and Power Multi Tip line help the angler develop a clean and repeatable casting stroke. The result is a complete switch outfit that is easy to approach, but still highly useful for real salmon, sea trout and steelhead fishing.

Frequently Asked Questions – Guideline Embrace #7/8 11' Switch

Who is the #7/8 switch model best suited to?

It is best suited to anglers who want a compact switch outfit for salmon, sea trout, steelhead and migratory trout in small to medium-sized rivers. It is especially useful where a single-hand rod feels limited, but a full double-hand rod would be too long.

Is this kit suitable for a beginner?

Yes. The rod has a smooth Mid Flex action and the Power Multi Tip line loads it easily. This makes the outfit a good choice for anglers learning switch casting, spey casts and water-anchored presentations.

Can it be used both single-handed and double-handed?

Yes, within reason. The 11' switch length allows occasional single-hand use, but the main strength of the setup is two-hand and switch-style casting with compact heads and tips.

When should I choose this switch kit instead of a single-hand #7?

Choose the switch kit when you need more reach, better mending, easier roll casts, controlled spey casts and better line handling across current. It is more efficient than a single-hand rod when fishing swing presentations for migratory fish.

When should I choose the 12' #7/8 double-hand kit instead?

Choose the 12' #7/8 double-hand kit if you want more distance, better line control on wider rivers and a more traditional two-hand salmon setup. The 11' switch kit is shorter, more compact and better suited to smaller rivers or tighter conditions.

Which reel and fly line are included?

The kit includes a Guideline NOVA 79 fly reel and a Power Multi Tip WF #7/8 fly line with a 10' intermediate tip. The line body and tip together place the setup inside the recommended loading range of the rod.

Is the kit ready to fish?

Yes. The reel is supplied with backing and fly line, and the package includes a tapered leader, intermediate tip and protective transport tube. You only need to add the final leader section and a suitable fly.

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