I would like to have just one Orvis bamboo fly rod, preferably a Battenkill or Madison, to add to my small collection of early Orvis graphite rods such as the
Far and Fine, Limestone Special, Powerhouse etc. It would be that one rod that I just couldn't afford when I started out with these graphite rods around
1978 or so when the bamboo rods in the Orvis catalogue were really in another price league. Which rods are desirable and should I choose? It would be a
collectors rod that would be fished a few times each year; preferably a 5 or 6 weight. I know this is all a bit strange, but it is about the old man buying the
Dinky Supertoy he just could not have when he was a kid.
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One and only Orvis bamboo rod - which one?
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Posts: 13 02/16/2008 16:33 |
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gmflyfish |
Limestone Special | #1 | ||
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Posts: 968 02/16/2008 19:11 |
If I could have one Orvis it would be a Limestone Special - 8'6" 4 1/2 oz 6 wt. It is the finest taper Orvis ever built in my opinion , but I fish
big rivers in the West. My second choice would be an 8' 4 oz slow action battenkil....Mine was hand selected by Perk Perkins when the peroson who bought
it had an issue.
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Posts: 249 02/16/2008 20:03 |
Well I've only fished a few of them so I'm no expert, but you can't go wrong with the 7 1/2' 3 7/8 oz Battenkill. I wouldn't necessarily
call it a collector's rod. It was meant to be fished.
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glassorcane |
which orvis | #3 | ||
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Posts: 239 02/16/2008 20:10 |
For general purpose fishing, any of the following: 8ft 4.125 oz 2pc; 8ft 3 pc; or 7.5 3.875oz 2 pc. But if you want a fine small stream rod, I'd go for
the 6.5 ft 2pc 4wt Battenkill. After owning most of the Orvis models, the 6.5 is the one I kept.
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Flyman615 |
Favorite Orvis | #4 | ||
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Posts: 2545 02/16/2008 20:21 |
I have 10 Orvis bamboo rods in my collection. They range from 6'6" to 8'6" and I truly like them all.
But my absolute favorite is a 7'6" 3 1/4 oz. Superfine for a 5 wt. Simply put, it's just a superlative rod for stream fishing for trout. It does everything I ask it to do, and does it well. Regards, Flyman 
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Posts: 93 02/16/2008 21:57 |
Our own Ted Golden is selling a memorable and collectors grade rod at the moment. It might be worth your consideration. . http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/topic/11706
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Posts: 149 02/16/2008 23:14 |
I own 4 Orvis cane rods and love each and every one of them. And I am unable to pick just one as there are two that I could not live without: my 7.5 foot 3
7/8 oz Battenkill and my 6.5 foot Flea. These two rods cover most of my southern appalachian trout fishing environs very well.
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tedgolden |
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Posts: 2366 02/16/2008 23:18 Moderator |
It's true that is a fine rod I am sellling but the one I am keeping is a 7/4.
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Posts: 195 02/17/2008 02:10 |
As always seems to be the case, I agree with Drew- the 7/4 is a terrific taper. |
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Posts: 105 02/17/2008 04:19 |
Orvis flea - hard to beat -
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fisherman911 |
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Posts: 18 02/17/2008 08:48 |
All though the thought of having only one Orvis Rod is a little scary if I had to chose it would be the 7.5' 3& 1/4 oz 5 wt.Superfine . To me it's
the perfect rod for the small to medium streams I fish in Pa.and NJ. Classic good looks and fine action. A close runner up would be the 7/4 but it is just not
quite as versitile.
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Dutch Wim |
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Posts: 14 02/17/2008 15:24 |
Thanks to all for your input; the tedgolden rod that's for sale is pretty scary though: I wouldn't dare remove it from its coffin, let alone actually
fish it.........
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Posts: 26 02/17/2008 16:13 |
I've always liked the "Midge" and am hoping to find a "Midge/Nymph" in good shape for a decent price.
The Superfine is a wonderful rod too. Hard to choose.
Fishing with bait is like swearing in church.
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Posts: 3374 07/06/2008 14:12 Local user |
Picked up a 7'6" 2/2 4 1/8oz. Bakelite(pre-Battenkill) #5894 HDH 13 ferrule without a doubt the finest 5 wt. ever produced by Orvis IMHO. It has a
almost fast action unlike at the other end of the spectrum the Orvis Midge which you can watch grass grow while it loads.
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Posts: 3508 07/06/2008 14:58 Moderator |
The old 8ft 41/8 oz was the rodof choice for Orvis when they used bamboo rods at their casting school. Still is a fine casting, all around rod for most uses.
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Posts: 530 07/06/2008 19:49 |
7/4
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Posts: 59 07/06/2008 20:13 |
I have fished a lot of different Orvis tapers. I really like the 7'6" Orvis Deluxe. Casts like a dream and its a great length.
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Posts: 734 07/06/2008 21:21 |
Its for the later in the game Far & Fine 7 1/2' 5wt 2/2. Casts like many of the other "developed" tapers that everyone asks for from the
good ole makers. When was the last time someone asked to have any of the "other" Orvis tapers duplicated by a modern maker. This one looks more
like it came from Dickerson or Payne.
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Posts: 893 07/06/2008 23:11 |
7 1/2' 2/2 4oz Battenkill
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Posts: 3375 07/06/2008 23:43 Local user |
WatercolorMan,
I once owned a 7'6" 4oz too and it was marvelous but the 4 1/8oz is just a smidge faster. Dennis
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Posts: 30 07/08/2008 16:33 |
How about a 7 foot Battenkill . 3 1/2 oz nice small stream rod.
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