Does anyone know anything about an Orvis Western Rod? If so what do you think of them? The one I am looking at is a 9’ 4wt. What are ya’lls opinions on them? What would they be equivalent to now days? Thanks
-Brandon
Well, I’ve never fished them but I remember when these rods came out. It was their first series of rods that they put out after their original graphite line (which we now call the Superfines). They were intended for western fishing on bigger rivers. They probably had faster actions than the Superfines.
I still remember the ad campaign. It was all full of cowboy hats, sheriff’s badges, etc. LOL.
I have the 8’ 4wt. I believe it’s the model John Gierach spoke so highly of in his small streams book.
It’s very smooth. I haven’t cast a Superfine in awhile, but I believe the actions are similar.