Got a new rod

wozniasm · Jul 13, 2012

Picked up combo at Orvis today. Clearwater 9 foot 5wt.
They ran out of the line that was to come with it ($35) and upgraded me to the helios ($75) at no extra charge.
Total = $295.
It's getting 5 out of 5 stars as a rating. Hoping to try it out this weekend "IF" I can get my homework done on Saturday........ray:

http://www.orvis.com/store/product....8&group_id=23817&cat_id=23818&subcat_id=23819

eggs · Jul 13, 2012

Congrats man! Getting a new setup and breaking it in is always a good time!

ColoradoTroutMan · Jul 13, 2012

Looks like and excellent setup. I had no clue Orvis even had a shop at Bridgeport and I live in Sherwood, lol. Gonna have to head over there tomorrow and check it out.

Sinkline · Jul 13, 2012

OnTheFly · Jul 13, 2012

Rill Noyce! I hope this years Trillium trophy trout will test it's limits.

wozniasm · Jul 13, 2012

OnTheFly said:
Rill Noyce! I hope this years Trillium trophy trout will test it's limits.

Planning on it! Now I can loan out my Pflueger rod if someone has the need...

wozniasm · Jul 13, 2012

ColoradoTroutMan said:
Looks like and excellent setup. I had no clue Orvis even had a shop at Bridgeport and I live in Sherwood, lol. Gonna have to head over there tomorrow and check it out.

It's across from REI. Right turn then left.
They were very friendly and since i said I needed it for tomorrow, they didn't hestitate upgrading the line to keep a sale.

wozniasm · Jul 13, 2012

I did check out a 4 wt but didn't really see any differnce in the feel. If I was blindfolded, I couldn't have noticed the difference...

lilsalmon · Jul 13, 2012

Sweet...hope you have a great time breaking it in.....

waco · Jul 13, 2012

Nice set up you got there man! Where are you testing it this weekend? Still water?

john montana · Jul 13, 2012

Nice! Too small for carp though Woz! Hah...

That is a great rod.

cowboysfan · Jul 14, 2012

congrats on the new set up, can't wait to see some of the porn posted from its break-in run,good luck!

wozniasm · Jul 14, 2012

waco said:
Nice set up you got there man! Where are you testing it this weekend? Still water?

With homework all day today, probably hit Barton Park on Sunday.

Raincatcher · Jul 14, 2012

Way to go Woz! Looks like a total trout tickler... Quit messing around and get that homework done young man! :naughty::lol:

ChezJfrey · Jul 14, 2012

I cast one of those when I went to a casting session at the Bridgeport Orvis; I liked the feel of the casting with it.

Congrats on the new rig.

wozniasm · Jul 14, 2012

Raincatcher said:
Way to go Woz! Looks like a total trout tickler... Quit messing around and get that homework done young man! :naughty::lol:

Yes Mam!

wozniasm · Jul 14, 2012

Thanks much for all the congrats!
One last chapter to complete and of course, it's kickin' my *$!.

Sinkline · Jul 18, 2012

wozniasm · Jul 19, 2012

Sinkline said:
Hey Woz (or anyone else), do know if they are offering that rod in a 10' 6wt? I see they added a 10' 7wt. to the line-up since the original release. They have 10' 5 & 7wts. so I am hoping they have also added a 10' 6wt. Did you notice at the store by chance?

Randy

The store doesn't have combos set up at the store. I brought in a print out of the on-line combo and they built it to match.
They did say if you wanted it modified, you would only pay the difference but a call to the store would be best to verify.
Orvis Retail Store Portland
7495 SW Bridgeport Road
Tigard, OR 97224
503-598-7680

The web has a Clearwater 6wt 9 1/2 foot combo for $315. http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?pf_id=4Y08
3¾ oz. 9'6", 4-piece, Fly Rod for 6-wt. line.

Rod outfit includes:

Clearwater 966-4 Fly Rod
Clearwater LA II Reel - Black
Clearwater Fly Line weight 6 - Yellow
125 yards of 20lb Dacron backing
Cordura rod tube

Seems like the 10 footers are their higher end lines (Helios) and out of my price range.

Sinkline · Jul 19, 2012

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