Orvis 7'9" 5wt versions....a far and fine can of worms
I've seen quite a few different versions of the Orvis 7'9" 5wt. Most seem to be pretty close in overall action and feel, but looking for some better Orvis expertise and history info here.
ONLY talking about the 5wt 7'9", how many different models have there been?
For example, I'm aware of:
- Superfine Far and Fine 2pc gray unsanded blank 5.5?
- Superfine Far and Fine 2pc newer brown blank 5.5? (was there a 2pc in the brown blank?
- Superfine 2006 4pc (called Far and Fine?) flex?
- Superfine 2007 4pc Trout Bum 4.0
- Green Mountain 2pc ?
- Rocky Mountain 2pc ? (staggered length sections? there's one on For Sale on this site)
- Rocky Mountain Western? 2pc ?
- Clearwater older version(s) ?
- Clearwater Classic 6.5 mid ?
- Silver Label 2pc 5.0 ?
Have I missed any? Probably! Anyway, please add any info, opinions, history, etc. to this thread (curiosity has gotten the better of me).
Also, I've heard that the older Clearwaters were basically identical to the Superfine Far and Fine, other than hardware. Is that true, including flex rating? I've also heard the newer Clearwaters and/or Clearwater Classic (6.5 mid flex) are not all that well thought of, as compared to the older Clearwaters?
Anyway, thanks for any additional info!
Tom
P.S. - Anyone have a 7'9" 5wt full flex Orvis they want to sell me for a reasonable price? (I'm not sure about the "staggered length sections" Rocky Mountain version that is for sale, but may consider it).
Re: Orvis 7'9" 5wt versions....a far and fine can of wo
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Originally Posted by LeoCreek
I've seen quite a few different versions of the Orvis 7'9" 5wt. Most seem to be pretty close in overall action and feel, but looking for some better Orvis expertise and history info here.
ONLY talking about the 5wt 7'9", how many different models have there been?
For example, I'm aware of:
- Superfine Far and Fine 2pc gray unsanded blank 5.5?
- Superfine Far and Fine 2pc newer brown blank 5.5? (was there a 2pc in the brown blank?
- Superfine 2006 4pc (called Far and Fine?) flex?
- Superfine 2007 4pc Trout Bum 4.0
- Green Mountain 2pc ?
- Rocky Mountain 2pc ? (staggered length sections? there's one on For Sale on this site)
- Rocky Mountain Western? 2pc ?
- Clearwater older version(s) ?
- Clearwater Classic 6.5 mid ?
- Silver Label 2pc 5.0 ?
Have I missed any? Probably! Anyway, please add any info, opinions, history, etc. to this thread (curiosity has gotten the better of me).
Also, I've heard that the older Clearwaters were basically identical to the Superfine Far and Fine, other than hardware. Is that true, including flex rating? I've also heard the newer Clearwaters and/or Clearwater Classic (6.5 mid flex) are not all that well thought of, as compared to the older Clearwaters?
Anyway, thanks for any additional info!
Tom
P.S. - Anyone have a 7'9" 5wt full flex Orvis they want to sell me for a reasonable price? (I'm not sure about the "staggered length sections" Rocky Mountain version that is for sale, but may consider it).
First off, There is the two pc. One Once called the Far and Fine with the butt section a little longer than the tip.
Then they came out in around 2002 with the Dark Red ( not brown) Far and Fine with equal length pieces (these two feel the same)
There have bee as you have mentio several 7'9" 5wt's but these were the two named Far and Fine(named after the Bamboo)
New version of a 7'9" is a four pice but no longer called the Far and Fine but a "7'9" 4pc. Trout Bum".
They are all full flex and feel very similar, with the exception of the new 4 pc being a little crisper.
I think the Clearwater was the closest to the original Far and Fine.
So in answer to you question....TWO (not counting the Bamboo)