Orvis Clearwater Rod Specs

Modern design and tapers.

Orvis clearwater rod specs.

The clearwater fly rod is designed with a perfect balance of strength and precision allowing anglers to cast heavy streamers or tiny dry flies. The clearwater ii was really a delight to fish and matched up extremely well to the 4 weight rod that it came paired up with. The value and versatility in our clearwater rods make them favorites among freshwater anglers everywhere offered at a great price and backed by a 25 year guarantee our clearwater rods cannot be beaten. The new clearwater rod series is a complete overhaul from the ground up by our vermont rod designers.

Its light sensitivity and reach offer the perfect rod for maintaining contact with a multiple fly nymphing rig. Depending on your needs orvis has it. The orvis clearwater collection is massive. The clearwater ii fly rods have everything you need for a great time on the water.

The 9 5wt orvis clearwater deserves an article s worth of accolades but if nothing else this rod proves a surprising truth. The traditional freshwater rigs range from 2 weight to 8 weight. It s obvious that orvis really did their homework when it came time to revamping both the rod and reel. 33 4 line weight ii iv wf4125 wf5100 wf675 wf8 225 wf9 200 wf8 175 clearwater large arbor capacity chart.

The clearwater name from orvis is synonymous with high quality for the budget conscious angler. 31 2 iv reel weight. These tapers are smooth easy cast. For 89 this reel was better than expected.

Given the new popularity of this technique the clearwater 103 4 coupled with a tactical nymph line is an exceptional outfit offering reduced line sag and better contact for quicker. The clearwater 3 weight 10 fly rod is specifically designed to enhance european nymphing tactics. Ii reel weight. The orvis clearwater fly rod and reel outfit is one of the best entry to intermediate level fly rod outfits.

Excellent for fishing large rivers the clearwater spey rods deliver a smooth cast when looking for migratory fish. 1 800 778 4778 clearwater large arbor fly reel specifications capacity in yards all capacities are quoted using 20 lb. Orvis has for the moment lept to the front of the pack in the arms race that is manufacturing fly fishing tackle. Clearwater ii rods utilize orvis design tapers created in manchester vermont.

Priced at around 300 the total cost is more than some competing outfits but orvis steps up the build quality to make it a serious contender for beginners and for experienced fly fishers looking for a new type of rod or backup outfit. Each rod is designed with a purpose built profile and action to handle the fishing the rod would be traditionally used for from medium action small stream rods to medium fast freshwater rods and fast action big game rods.