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[jmd273]

Been searching through the forum for reviews and such on rods. Thought for awhile i was going the used route, well ended up going state side today and buying a new rod from orvis. I bought the Clear water 7wt 10' 4 peice outfit and upgraded the reel to the Access Mid Arbor. The guys at Orvis were extremely helpful, and i would forsure recommand the place for your fly fishing needs! So now, i need to "pop the cherry" if anyone would like to meet up and do some fishing?

[riverhugger]

I maybe going out for my first time Saturday with the fly rod if I can find open water that is... anyone know if the west trib is clear? Or the more west but smaller trip has open water?


I can't be more specific then that.

XD

EDIT: Also, congrats on new gear.

Edited by jlisk, 29 January 2013 - 02:05 PM.

[FrequentFlyer]

nice choice, you'll like the larger arbor, faster to pick up line when you have a fish running right at you. as for testing it out....probably going to be another month or so for some softer water, unless you're talking big rivers

[FISHCHRIS]

congrats on the new fly setup, i'm sure you will be able to meet up with someone from the forum

[redneckchromer]

I maybe going out for my first time Saturday with the fly rod if I can find open water that is... anyone know if the west trib is clear? Or the more west but smaller trip has open water?


I can't be more specific then that.

XD

EDIT: Also, congrats on new gear.

more west but smaller is closed till opener unless you fish the harbour, but i bet if you used streamers and put in your time you would hit fish there

[jmd273]

I was thinking of making a run down to the lower niagara, if anybodys near by this weekend. Or i'd probly be up for a road trip with a hour or so if someone wants to hit up some other tribs that are open. I'm from the st.catharines area.

[FrequentFlyer]

more west but smaller is closed till opener unless you fish the harbour, but i bet if you used streamers and put in your time you would hit fish there

streamers and egg patterns, with a slow presentation

[coldhands]

Been searching through the forum for reviews and such on rods. Thought for awhile i was going the used route, well ended up going state side today and buying a new rod from orvis. I bought the Clear water 7wt 10' 4 peice outfit and upgraded the reel to the Access Mid Arbor. The guys at Orvis were extremely helpful, and i would forsure recommand the place for your fly fishing needs! So now, i need to "pop the cherry" if anyone would like to meet up and do some fishing?

Nice.Did you get line and backing and the whole shebang?Was it worthwhile price wise stateside or is it cheaper to buy online? I'm looking too and that was one of the brands I was interested in.

[Alfiegee]

I maybe going out for my first time Saturday with the fly rod if I can find open water that is... anyone know if the west trib is clear? Or the more west but smaller trip has open water?


I can't be more specific then that.

XD

EDIT: Also, congrats on new gear.

Assuming the west trib you speak of is the same one I am thinking of. It was clear and producing Chrome last week end. My friend got 4. Unfortunately I had to work.
I very much doubt it is clear now. I doubt any tribs are "clear" now after the last day or two.

Alfie.

[riverhugger]

Assuming the west trib you speak of is the same one I am thinking of. It was clear and producing Chrome last week end. My friend got 4. Unfortunately I had to work.
I very much doubt it is clear now. I doubt any tribs are "clear" now after the last day or two.

Alfie.

Yeah I figured it would be blown the next few days, hoping its cleared up a bit by Saturday. Gonna try to hit a less populated area Friday morning to do some practice casts.

[ChaseChrome]

I might be down for an excursion on the weekend...have some feelers out for open water
PM me where there is liquid...

cc

[fishing with a fly]

I might also be able to get out this weekend

[jmd273]

Nice.Did you get line and backing and the whole shebang?Was it worthwhile price wise stateside or is it cheaper to buy online? I'm looking too and that was one of the brands I was interested in.

Yup they spooled the reel as well for me. After i bought a few different leaders and a roll of tippet material, i was like 480 for rod, upgraded reel lines, tippet. The whole shebang !

On a separate note, i was playing with it early today in the park by my house. I can not believe the difference in it, compared to my white river 5wt rod from bass pro. My cast distance has easily doubled and alot more control. Very impressed with the rod.