4 wt rods

[KeithS]

I had an opportunity to use a friend's Orvis 8'6' TL 4 weight and I was able to cast, and especially mend, so much better than my Sage 8'6" 5 wt. The Sage is an unmarked blank, built from a second in 1982. I'm guessing that the slower, lighter blank helped me.
I'm looking for suggestions for a rod, with similar action to the Orvis, but more affordable. I know it wouldn't be the same, but closer is better.
This goes more toward a repeated arm problem, rather than just for convenience or " want".
Any ideas?

 

[krayfish]

Check out a LSI from Cabelas. They are on sale for around $130

 

[KeithS]

Thanks, kray. The LSi seems to flex more towards the tip in Cabela's video. The Orvis was a mid flex. I'll have to look at them in person, just looking for ideas.

 

[jabink84]

redington voyant and redington pursuit. the voyant is slightly faster than then pursuit.

The prusuit is probably closer to what your looking for.

 

[KeithS]

How does the TL compare to a T3?

 

[krayfish]

What is the price range you are looking at?

 

[KeithS]

Gotta stay at $100.00.
I know it's near impossible, but with all of the experience on this forum, I thought someone may have an idea.
The T3 864-4 rod was light and whippy. Mends only required a flipof my wrist. My rods need a lot more to mend well.

 

[beadhead2]

How about Orvis Clearwater ?

 

[beadhead2]

Keith
Check out this place
http://www.farmingtonriver.com/used.htm

 

[jabink84]

the pursuit is 119.99 w/ tube and warranty

 

[beadhead2]

Keith
Here is another place to check out
http://www.flyshopcloseouts.com/

 

[KeithS]

Thanks to all.I'll continue the search with some castig as i can find the rods.

 

[riz]

try the TFO professional. that may be pretty close to the flex you're looking for.

 

[csoult]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Orvis-T3-Fly-Rod-4-wt-/170853706451?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c7acaad3
I have this rod, absolutely love it, and would recommend it to anyone. Don't know where the price will go on it but...

 

[KeithS]

I spotted that Ebay add yesterday, too.

 

[csoult]

Look in the swap forum.