I havent fished this rod in some years and I have only used a WF4 on it.Im now thinking of going to a DT3 or a TT3 and for those that fish this rod,what line
do you like best?Thanks.
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Posts: 317 01/03/2009 07:44 |
I don't have a 7/4 but I do own 3 other Orvis cane rods and for what it is worth, I underline all of them by one line weight and they all fish very well...
I think you'll be happy with a 3 wt line , whatever configuration you use..
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Posts: 386 01/03/2009 17:02 |
I have a 7/4, but haven't tried a 3 wt. line on it yet. I think the rod would work with a DT3 or TT3, but a WF3 might be too light for my taste. Mostly I
use an Orvis WF4 Superfine line, but I've also tried other WF 4 and DT 4 lines. Among those choices, I like it best with the WF4 Superfine, which is the
lightest - the other lines seem too heavy. I just got a WF 3 and a DT 3 for another rod and have them on reels now. I'll try them on the 7/4 once the
weather warms up or if I find a place to cast indoors.
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Posts: 64 01/04/2009 13:35 |
I owned a Orvis 7/4. To me it was a true 4wt, no doubt about it. I used Cortland peach dt4 on it.
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Posts: 202 01/06/2009 00:10 |
I asked a similar question some time ago regarding my favorite Orvis tapers, the 7/4 and the Flea.The consensus here seemed to be that for whatever reason,
Orvis was spot on rating these two rods as WF4. I typically underline all of my other Orvis rods, but the 7/4 and Flea are true WF4s for me. I have tried both WF3 and DT3 lines on each, but for me, they do really shine with a WF4. (Orvis Wonderline/H & H/or Cortland 444) Best Regards |
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Posts: 2670 01/06/2009 01:30 Moderator |
I agree with flyinorvi on both the 7/4 and the Flea. WF 4. I use a Sage Quiet Taper or a 444.
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Posts: 9 01/06/2009 17:26 |
Thanks for the responses.I have only fished a Sci Anglers GPX on this rod and I felt it was a little much for the rod.Maybe I will take a look at the H&H
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