I have an Orvis kit rod from 1960's that is an 8', 3/4 wt. Does anyone know if Orvis ever made a 7'6", 4wt.?
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Orvis 7'6", 4 wt?
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Posts: 3100 03/01/2009 16:54 |
For my money, the Orvis Midge taper is a 7'6" for a 4 wt.
I have one and use a DT-4 on it. Regards, Flyman 
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Posts: 2440 03/01/2009 17:25 |
I would agree with Flyman as to the Orvis Midge. I've owned one and mine liked a four.
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Posts: 1896 03/01/2009 17:47 Orvis Database Founder |
Orvis recommended a DT4 for the Midge in 1964-1965, then a WF5 starting in 1966. The common 7 1/2-foot, 3 7/8-oz , 12/64-ferrule model with handle a DT4 well
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Posts: 938 03/01/2009 18:15 |
Greg Reynolds wrote:Greg, when you say it will handle a 4 well too, what kind of action are referring to? My slow is a rod that will noticeably bend at least halfway on a 30 ft. cast but you can feel it bending almost all the way to the grip. Where a medium action to me is where it only visibly bend about a 1/3 of the way, but feels like it bending about down to the ferrule. Fast is anything that bends less than that. TIA Bill |
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Posts: 1898 03/01/2009 21:19 Orvis Database Founder |
Canewrap wrote: Bill, mine--the Superfine variant--has a medium action with a DT5 or DT4, which was unexpected and found while lining the rod. Others have reported it. I do fish mine with a DT5F out of preference for the versatility of the line weight. |
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Posts: 493 03/06/2009 20:32 |
I put a DT4 Sylk on my 12 ferrule without any ill effects to my casting. I do also use a DT5 Terenzio on it occasionally. I guess that I just kinda'
adapt my casing style to suit.
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