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[plombardo]

I am looking on buying a Orvis Hydros 9'6" 6wt 4 pc.

Has anyone casted or used a hydros?

Orvis doesn't make a 10 foot in this rod. You have to go to the helios. which is out of my money range.

I want something to fish two/three nymps weight and that mends. I would like to be able to fish a dry if I have to.

 

[Alpabuck]

Orvis for some dumb reason as of now doesnt make a 10' 6wt. Rumor has it though that a 10ft 6wt might be just around the corner in the hydros line. Anyways I bought my dad 9ft 5wt hydros and casting wise I really cant tell the difference between that and my helios. Same blank different hardware. Get it you'll love it.

 

[bam]

If you plan on getting an Orvis, do it now. I believe the free large arbor battenkill comes free with a hydros. Check because the offer may already have expired...

 

[plombardo]

Thank guys. I am planing on getting one this weekend. Just in time to get the free reel.

I hope the 9'6" 6 weight isn't a heavy club.

Orvis has no plans to make a switch or 10 footer in the hydros.
I have asked a couple times. They want you to buy the helios.

Well, my other rods dont have recoil guide and were probally wrapped somewhere else.. cant see spend 800 bills

 

[gfen]

IIRC, this is the last week for said offer.

 

[plombardo]

Yes, May 31 is Last Day for free reel

 

[Alpabuck]

Dont be shocked if you see a 10ft 6wt come fall just sayin!

 

[afishinado]

Plombardo,

Most Euro nymphing guys choose 10' 4wts or even 3wts. The Greys Streamflex 10' 4wt is one of the most recommended rods for Euro nymphing. It is priced around $300.

http://troutpredator.info/hardy-greys-products/grey%27s-streamflex-10%27-3wt/

A long 4 wt or maybe a 5wt may work for both the Euro stuff and dries, but a 6wt may be too much rod for what you are looking to do with it.

 

[gfen]

Cabela's has a line of rods they call CZN, which you can no doubt surmise is Czech Nymphing. There's a 9'6" 3 and a 10' 4.

I can also say that the 10' 5wt TFO Teeny is long and has a supersensative tip, but I haven't bothered to try nymphing. The guy i bought it from, I believe, picked it up for that purpose but it wasn't 100% satisfactory, so he passed it on. I can only assume he wanted something lighter.

 

[troutslammer]

i would get the power matrix instead for the $ difference, the rod is 385 and get the battenkill large arbor (value of over 200 ) !!

 

[bjshaffr]

I have the 9' 5wt...nice rod I would recommend it for what you are looking for.

 

[plombardo]

I Wouldn't call what I do euro nymphing. The teeny rod is a little heavy. The hydro. Seems to be about the same a a zaxis 3 and 3/8. Would think it would be that. Much I hope..orvis would tell you no
and then bring one out for sure.

 

[jdaddy]

Most Euro nymphing guys choose 10' 4wts or even 3wts. The Greys Streamflex 10' 4wt is one of the most recommended rods for Euro nymphing. It is priced around $300.

http://troutpredator.info/hardy-greys ... 27s-streamflex-10%27-3wt/

A long 4 wt or maybe a 5wt may work for both the Euro stuff and dries, but a 6wt may be too much rod for what you are looking to do with it.

I have a Greys Streamflex 10' 4weight that I have used quite a bit this year. Great nymphing rod and not too bad for dry fly presentation either. 10' rod helps keep the line off the water for a great drift. I got a good deal on a Winston 10' 4wt so I will likely be selling the Greys soon.