I haven't made any decision in terms of actually purchasing one or not but just looking around. it's not one of my favorite orvis rods. The Orvis Clearwater Cassette IV Fly Reel may be the best reel in price and construction than any other reel on the market. Turn it a quarter turn, this gets knocked down to less than 5lbs. The Spin is however a different taper.-Dick. I see a 9ft 6wt Orvis Western (one of their best legacy rods from the late 80's) selling for 190.00. Find your specific model and download the manual or view frequently asked questions. This was built by In my opinion, however, it isn't a powerful drag that separates true high performing reels from t… An awesome rod, med fast with a lot of feel. Ending Friday at 11:38AM PST 1d 20h. get the Redington Classic Trout .... much better rod than that old Orvis. I would look around before you spend that money on a used Rocky Mountain. I hope you don't mind me suggesting this, but if you're having trouble feeling a rod load, it might be more an issue of technique than of equipment. Buy Orvis and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! Good point, I'm looking for opinions on the fly only taper. or Buy It Now. by AusableWulff » 04/21/07 10:27, Post Orvis Mirage V Fly Fishing Reel - Black - for 9 to 11 wt lines - very clean $175.00. by Cane Head » 04/21/07 16:29, Post Examples would be, lines, actions, classic and modern makers actions and the like. by takaheitto » 04/21/07 22:00, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited. Spend the $200 on casting lesssons. The Orvis is no exception. I see the more expensive Orvis versions (such as the 8ft 6wt Trout model and others) selling from 125.00 to 200.00 depending on the model. Yes, they are the same rod with different handles. Have you considered fiberglass lot folks have tried them really like the slower action. Purists knock it for its blue color and lack of boron but it fits me like a glove and I love how you can feel the load on a Winston. $76.00. The prices for the RM series runs from $40 to around $125’ish. Seriously, I wish I had done that early on top n my fly fishing. The build quality is absolutely flawless and these Access reels … I learned to fly fish through an Orvis sponsored program, on Orvis gear. Cheaper fly reels are typically made from plastic or die cast from molten aluminium. The packages usually came with a fly line, leader and a serviceable reel at least in the Green Mountain and sold for about 200.00 new at the time (late 80s early 90's). the blank and wrappings look just like a superfine and the handle is all cork, even the reel seat is cork. To get us a closer look at the new Clearwater combo, Orvis sent Man Makes Fire a 9-foot, 5-weight freshwater outfit review unit. Orvis Rocky Mountain Large Arbor Fly Reel 7/8 never got to use them, always on heavier gear, .. "Please add your id on the parcel before return it back ,then we can check it and help to arrange the re-ship for you very soon" Details: orvis, rocky, mountain, large, arbor, reel, spools, storage, pouch, spare. Post The first rod is a Rocky Mountain fly rod serial #38179 6'6" 3-piece, 2-tip construction. The Mirage’s balance on the rod also drew testers’ praise. DoctorFly Frequent Board Poster Posts: 45 Joined: Wed Mar 07, 2007 1:21 pm Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Les meilleures offres pour Orvis Rocky Mountain Large Arbor Mouche Moulinet 5/6wt, Comme neuf non utilisé, avec étui, boxed sont sur eBay Comparez les prix et les spécificités des produits neufs et d'occasion Pleins d'articles en livraison gratuite! Traditionally, we don’t really like these because they don’t offer enough adjustability. The Orvis Clearwater Fly Rod and Reel Outfit is one of the best fly fishing combos available today — and has been for years. Orvis Battenkill 8/9 Fly Reel with 5wt. It will do more for you than buying the latest Winston or Sage Whackinator. The Fly Spin models can be had rather cheaply when compared to their full fly rod brethern. Free shipping from CrossCurrents It’s an effective marketing tool! Orvis Rocky Mountain I have an Orvis Rocky Mountain 8'6" 6wt 4pc that is a nice medium/moderate action rod with some backbone, and is very versatile. by FF Papa » 04/19/07 14:03, Post by Boo » 04/19/07 13:37, Post My first graphite rod was a Rocky Mountain series, it was an 8'6" 6wt rod in the early 90's. Seriously, I wish I had done that early on in my fly fishing. Sized for tiny trout stream or the classic, old school Spey Reel for 7-10 weight spey rods. 5 out of 5 stars (329) 329 reviews. Orvis Green Mountain 1. Of course, as the fly fishing world has evolved, do-it-all has changed considerably. ORCA Online Forum - Feel free to talk or ask about ALL kinds of old tackle here, with an emphasis on old reels! It consists of two unused rods in a red velvet-lined vinyl-covered hardwood presentation case. i have a new rocky mountain 111 large arbor fly reel which will take lines 4 to 7 weight to go with the reel i also have a new spare spool all items are in boxes and the reel has a neoprene pouch, the price wanted for the reel is £25 and for the spare spool £5 p&p will be added and depending where in the country shall be charged at cost rate. If you go to EBay and check on these rods that have sold, $200 should get you new unused rod. A great new die-cast reel design with a stealthy matte-gray powder-coat finish, the Clearwater Large Arbor is still the best performance-to-value reel in the industry. A minimalist's dream. Our fly reel manuals are in Adobe .pdf format, a popular electronic file format for online material. $8.00 shipping. Les meilleures offres pour Orvis Rocky Mountain III Reel fly fishing reel MADE in ENGLAND sont sur eBay Comparez les prix et les spécificités des produits neufs et d'occasion Pleins d'articles en … $46.00. Is that the same taper as the fly/spin model?? No line weight listed. Orvis Rocky Mountain 3 wt 7 1/2ft Fly Rod w/case& sock Orvis Rocky Mountain 3 wt graphite fly rod. Ending Dec 20 at 5:55PM PST 4d 2h. Orvis Rocky Mountain Large Arbour Fly Reel. I suspect the Rocky Mountain rod is a 2 piece but I could be wrong, 2 piece or not unless it is in new old stock condition the seller is asking too much. £75.00. Better still it's got a virtually undetectable amount of startup inertia. Many anglers are now carrying half a dozen or more types of line with them when they go fishing and the price of a spare spool for a reel can now be a major factor when deciding on which reel to buy. Fly Fishing Reel Reviews #1 Orvis Clearwater Large Arbor Reel. Description. The Orvis Mirage IV Reel earned rave reviews from test team members thanks to its incredible durability and smooth drag system. I like mine with #6 wf and feel that to get it going you need at least that. You’ll never mistake it for a Milwaukee or DeWalt, but it comes closer than anything else the industry offers. Turn it another quarter (to half), and you’re at a mere 1.5lbs (14%). Post by DoctorFly » Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:42 am. See item details. See complete description. I think I paid less than $200 back then so I wouldn't spend $200 for it today. ↳   Rod makers history, value guide and general discussion, ↳   Link to Orvis Database by Greg Reynolds, ↳   Link to EC Powell's Mechanics of fly casting, http://antiquerodandreels.com/databases/orvisdb. it has a down locking reel seat. Other relatively inexpensive rods worth looking into are the Allen and Taylor offerings; both Forum sponsors that run sales from time to time. JavaScript is disabled. by rsagebrush » 04/21/07 06:18, Post Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Orvis Rocky Mountain II Made in England Fly Reel at the best online prices at eBay! $200.00 is too much to pay for that rod in my opinion. It throws a mile if needed, is excellent in close, and handles everything in between just fine. Ending Dec 26 at 10:37AM PST 9d 19h. The Green Mountain … The Rocky Mountain replaced the Orvis Green Mountain series of rods. by Budrichard » 04/21/07 08:49, Post I had three and sold two and forgot where I threw the other one. They do load fast as Orvis was kind of trying to copy their bamboo's at the time. Older Orvis Superfine rods are a treat, that's the same blank as the Rocky Mountain, I guess you could say medium action, for graphite, if you like that sort of thing, I certainly do. I must say some of the asking prices for Winston WT' and Sage LL's are silly, but I guess that's Ebay. the rod is too stiff for my taste. I bought it from a guy who said it was a Rocky Mountain. !--. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I use a 5WF line on mine and could not be happier with it. On the other hand, I happen to think that the one I own is one of Orvis' better rods. Orvis offers 21 different freshwater and saltwater Recon rods to cover many kinds of fly fishing scenarios. RMO is located next to the Provo River, which contains over 3,000 fish per mile, with large BWO, PMD, green drake, caddis, and stonefly hatches. The Green Mountain series at one time had a version of the 7'9" 5wt Far and Fine (cheaper components such as a steel stamped reel seat and one less guide) They are of moderate action and two piece. They are rod series that have the same blanks (unsanded) as their more expensive rods (at the time) with cheaper components (reel seat and less quality cork) and usually one less guide on the rod to save money. by Chad Shmukler - Monday, Apr 22nd, 2019. Drag is the most important part of this test, and it's an area where the Mirage is simply stellar. by AusableWulff » 04/19/07 11:20, Post After debuting on the Sportsman Channel in late February, the short Conservation Hawks film In the Heart of the Rockies premiers on the web today. They are rod series that have the same blanks (unsanded) as their more expensive rods (at the time) with cheaper components (reel seat and less quality cork) and usually one less guide on the rod to save money. Orvis Rocky Mountian 5/6 Fly Fishing Reel. The Mirage is equipped with an all new single turn drag. They were not made in all models (usually 5wt and 6wt but I saw a 9wt so there may be others). Manuals for the category Orvis Fishing Reels. They were not made in all models (usually 5wt and 6wt but I saw a 9wt so there may be others). Some came with a brushed aluminum rod tube as opposed to the shiny aluminum rod tube on the better rods athough they went to impact proof plastic in later years. Angler Hilary Hutcheson (photo: Jeremy Roberts). Orvis Green Mountain 1. This is a wonderful spring creek/small stream fly rod with a wood up locking reel seat and tapered cork handle. It's a great streamer and light bass rod, and also does fine for all around trout fishing as well. “If we are to benefit from the use of our natural resources, we must be willing to act to preserve them.” I was a really nice entry level package. Blue-ribbon trout fishing is within walking distance of our shop. Here we have an Orvis presentation fly/spin set, one of 125 that Orvis made as a limited set. You must log in or register to reply here. Note that I am not fishing huge western rivers but Ohio and Pennsylvania rivers. Someone on another site offered an Orvis Rocky Mountain 5 wt for $200 but I haven't been able to find much information on it. Finally a cast aluminum large arbor fly fishing reel that's lightweight enough to balance properly with your favorite fly rod and truly the best value fly reel around. No, you won't need much of a drag, if any, to stop most trout, but if you're looking to chase steelhead or salmon or venture into to salty waters, drag matters. If you own a Rocky Mountain Turbine Reel, stock up on fly spools while they last! But hey, if you're itching for a new rod, I get it! i've had two but sold them both. Learn about our commitment. This board is for discussing concerns of fishing bamboo fly rods. A woderful travel rod, too. New film explores the impacts of climate change on hunters and anglers throughout the Rocky Mountain west. Orvis Commits 5% of pre-tax profits to protecting nature. Orvis Rocky Mountain Disc Fly Reel 5/6 Reel 663E-61 Fishing. And a powerful drag can be important. ↳   Rod making, restoration, repairs and discussion on those related topics concerning bamboo rods. Learn about our commitment "If we are to benefit from the use of our natural resources, we must be willing to act to preserve them." The Rocky Mountain replaced the Orvis Green Mountain series of rods. $8.00 shipping. If you can live with the long spinning rod type cork grip/reelseat and wide reel retaining rings, you'll have the same rod as the ones that folks pay dearly out the nose for. It maxes out at an impressive 10.3lbs, all of which is usable (that ranks it in the top 5)! It will do more for you than buying the latest Winston or Sage Whackinator. ↳   Ephemera, empherma and Ephemerella..... ↳   Photos, paintings, written stories and talents. Traditional Orvis standard arbor reels, large arbor flyreels and mid arbor reels … Rather than buying a new rod, your time and money may be better spent on casting instruction, and practice. Spend the $200 on casting lesssons. I picked up a Winston Nimbus 905 for $345 and since they are discontinued you can find a new one for about that price. The RM series was a bit more budget conscious that the other Superfines. Orvis Fly Fishing Reel Manuals in Adobe Acrobat .PDF If you no longer have the original manual that came with your Orvis fly fishing reel, you can read or print your reel manual online! Similar items on Etsy (Results include Ads Learn more Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsy’s advertising platform to promote their items. I keep up with older Orvis rods and I agree with the previous poster, $200 is a bit high. Orvis is a name that’s as synonymous with fly fishing as Kleenex is with facial tissue. $14.90 shipping. The Orvis Access Mid Arbor Reel is a bar stock reel and is exquisitely machined from a chunk of 6061 aircraft aluminium. I have a 7'6" Orvis rod that I was told is a rocky mountain but it looks a lot like a superfine. 7 1/2 ft. 2 piece with sock and manufacturer's travel case. RMO is the only outfitter with a fly shop on the Provo River. Rocky Mountain Outfitters is a four season fly-fishing outfitter providing float and wade fly-fishing trips. Orvis Fly Fishing Reels Superb quality Orvis reels at affordable prices for every fly fishing occasion from big game, saltwater and salmon, to sea trout and stillwater, river, stream and brook trout fishing. Startup Inertia Reel makers love to talk about how powerful their reel's drag is, about what manner of animal or machine it can stop, and so on. Orvis Commits 5% of pre-tax profits to protecting nature. So, at least the drag on the Mirage is still as good as its bigger brother. Any imput is appreciated. Orvis Battenkill Click and Pawl Reel has a simple design and flawless construction make this the perfect click-and-pawl fly reel for nearly any freshwater fishing situation. Free shipping for many products! FWIW, there were a number of Rocky Mountain fly rods--some examples: Small creek, large fishes, Orvis RM is the tool to have. I'm not sure if that is just because it's an older rod and most of the info is gone on it or not so hoping someone might be able to give me some input. I've been looking into some slower action rods as I've been having some trouble feeling my Echo Base load. Trading up my circa 2006 Battenkill III, to this newer model, the first thing I noticed was the more streamlined edges compared to its predecessor. The Orvis Rock Mountain solves this problem. 6 posts • Page 1 of 1. ↳   Information About Makers and Manufacturers, ↳   Appraisals & Identification of Bamboo Fly Rods. However, Orvis just completely redeveloped the Clearwater lineup for 2019. 12 bids. Upcountry Fly shop in CT usually has several models listed under their used / closeout category. We bounced the reel (and rod) off a 20-foot drop onto volcanic rocks on the southern coast of Maui, with no loss of functionality, and only a few minor scratches. 20 bids. 0 bids. by Greg Reynolds » 04/21/07 14:02, Post This reel is a significant upgrade for any angler. It's got 6 lbs of drag, which puts it nearly at the top of the class. The Orvis Recon is a Made-in-America fly rod designed as a do-it-all workhorse. 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