![]() ![]() The tactile feel of each wrap not only reduces weight through the reduction of a top coat and improves the rod function, it looks and feels awesome. Pulling the rod out sock, the unfinished blank stands out as you can see the edge of each wrap. There is no second chance at a first impression, and the first impression for this rod was great! The Aluminum rod case and custom feeling rod sock are a step up from the standard rod tube and rod sock. The Orvis Superfine Carbon fit the bill perfectly. I needed a rod that would allow semi-long cast (up to 50’), long enough to reach over big boulders, sensitive rod not to bounce (lose) small fish and that could gently land a dry to a spooky backcountry trout. They aren’t always easily accessible, with low over hangs, long pools and high gradients. These creeks are populated by Brown, Rainbow and Brook in the 4” to 12” class. To avoid putting undo stress on these fish and avoid the crowds of bait dunkers, I took to the back county spring creeks that weren’t as affected by the drought and away from the crowds. As the trout sought shelter in the deep pools, they became easy prey for catch and kill anglers. These low rivers were hit hard by recreational (non-fly) anglers. One of the most popular river, Hot Creek had flows as low as 8 CFH. Manchester, Vermont, USA.”ĭue to the 5 year drought that California went through, the rivers in California’s Eastern Sierras dropped to historic low flows. Modern construction results in added strength and smoother casting. With the Full-Flex action, you’ll feel every head shake that six-inch brookie offers. Boasting the beloved delicacy and presentation capabilities of the Superfine series, this rod is made for mountain streams and small targets. Orvis describes this rod as “When fishing small waters that require a bit of reach, the 8-foot, 2-weight Superfine Carbon is the rod you want at your side. ![]() This review will focus on a rod that’s a bit outside of the normal rod review forum, the Orvis Superfine Carbon, 8’ 2 weight. In fly fishing, Trout is still the main species that fly anglers target, so it makes sense that these are the rod weights that everyone owns, and shoot-outs and rod reviews focus on. It seems that all the fly rods that are reviewed are 5 or 6 weights, as they are the most commonly rods fished for trout. ![]()
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