Supposedly around 2016, Swift sold just over 700 blanks. After my own research, CTS put out a press release in mid ‘17 stating they aren’t rolling for Swift anymore. They are produced in South Korea - as stated on their site.
My friend received a kit and from reading the labeling and not being aware they moved production to Asia, I bought several blanks because I expected great quality control. I know they began selling in a few fly shops and do believe they are shooting for a possible mass production, if not already - and with mass production (as we all know) quality drops.
Just as TFO (and I’ve had two) has great rods made in South Korea, I do believe Swift is having great rods produced there too.
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