Looking for Orvis Trident XL 8 ft, 3wt
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fished that rod with a guide last year and it was a ton of fun…
i am pretty sure that was its Orvis name…PM me if you have it…I would like it in great condition though if possible! looking for a matching reel too…
couldn’t find any on ebay…will keep looking….
did see two posts:
does anyone know orvis “tippet superfine” OR
diamondback diamondglass?
both 7’6 3wts….2 piece…supposed to be in great condition….any thoughts?
thanks!
Todd,
I don’t know anything about the Orvis “tippet” Superfine specifically, but I have an Orvis Superfine Trout bum 7’6″ 4pc. 3wt and absolutely love it. It’s a gem of a rod and can handle anything you throw at it. I love throwing dries with it, but it can easily handle a weighted double nymph rig or streamers. I’ve fished it all with this rod and landed some very respectable fish on it. It’s by far one of my favorite rods to fish. It’s just downright fun to fish.
Not sure if that helps because I don’t know when the Tippet Superfine was made, but if it’s similar to the current model then it’s an awesome rod.
These fish were all caught on said rod:
Tim
Todd,
The Superfine Tippet that I found listed on Ebay is one of the last Superfine rods made before the introduction of the Trout Bum Superfine rods.
This rod is made on the older tapers with graphite and feel similar to the TL rods. The newer Trout Bum rods are made using the T3 graphite and are a little faster rods than the older Superfine series. I have a 8.5′ 5wt, Henry’s Fork in this series and love it.
The downside to the tippet is the reel seat. With the cork and rings you will probably want a reel that has thin reel feet and, given the weight of the rod (1.5 Oz) you will probably want to match it with a lighter reel.
The Diamondglass rods are fiberglass rods and even slower than the older Superfines. I have thrown a few of the diamond glass rods over the years and always have to remind myself to slow down my back cast every time I do. The one that I liked best had the Courtland Sylk line.
Todd,
Try giving the Orvis Outlet up in Kittery, Maine a jingle…the manager there, Peter, is a champ.
He’s helped me from 1300 miles
away!
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