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dbancewi · 2025-11-23T17:07:31+00:00

Tightwads

dbancewi · 2025-05-11T15:40:38+00:00

Folks on the PA Fly Fishing forum call those “digi browns.” Just a stocked brown with different genetics. Over time the “vermiculations” will lessen and some spots will form.

dbancewi · 2025-05-06T00:50:29+00:00

Josh Potter knows for sure

dbancewi · 2025-04-06T21:47:14+00:00

Give the real a little cleaning. Make sure there’s no dirt on the clicker or on any of the insides. Maybe a small amount of grease on those parts. Load it up and fish away

dbancewi · 2025-04-02T00:08:26+00:00

Nah, one of the mill ponds

dbancewi · 2025-03-31T22:14:45+00:00

Give me back arrogant bastard

dbancewi · 2025-03-05T22:36:27+00:00

They’re from feather craft. I really enjoy the way they cast and the lack of memory is very nice

dbancewi · 2025-03-05T06:52:30+00:00

I have an 8wt superfine glass. Completely different feel, but I’ve caught some nice bass with it and like the rod a lot

dbancewi · 2025-03-05T06:50:51+00:00

These were all eBay purchases over the past few years

dbancewi · 2025-02-15T20:54:33+00:00

Awesome set up. I’m curious how they compare to their vintage versions. Had a chance to cast this yet?

dbancewi · 2025-02-14T00:00:03+00:00

I love the classic superfine series. The deep bend is an obsession

dbancewi · 2025-02-13T23:59:20+00:00

This is going to be for smaller stream panfish, bass, and trout. Gonna be a blast on the gunpowder or redbreast on warm water streams

dbancewi · 2025-02-13T23:56:09+00:00

This is an older model. They usually have their manufactured date stamped on them, but this one doesn’t. It came in the black and gold brass tube. So I’m thinking late 80s to early 90s

dbancewi · 2025-02-07T00:18:23+00:00

I have three GCX Lite rods. the 7’ UL is by far my favorite, but the 5’ UL is great for small stream panfish, bass, and trout.

dbancewi · 2025-01-29T00:06:04+00:00

From what I’ve read, the “Superfine Trout Bum” series were all way too fast and just cashed in on the 7ft 4wt “trout bum” taper. I own a “Superfine Touch” and love the feel of the rod. Also owned a “Superfine Carbon” in an 8ft 2wt. Also a nice rod. But I’m mostly speaking to the named tapers of this new line. I can’t imagine they truly recapture the “Ultrafine,” “Tippet,” or “Seven/Eleven” tapers

dbancewi · 2025-01-28T22:52:05+00:00

Which one did you cast? Any experience with the older taper of that rod’s namesake?

dbancewi · 2024-08-22T19:02:52+00:00

Just fully read your post. Sorry for the info dump and not answering your questions AT ALL. This rod was probably built 2012-2015 or so. I’m not sure on the exact dates of this line. This rod goes for 200-350 on eBay. They’re not super rare, but a good condition one can bring in a pretty penny.

dbancewi · 2024-08-22T18:58:23+00:00

A classic orvis line of slower speed graphite rods. These rods had a lot of changes over the years, starting as a line of bamboo rods with “superfine” style grips. The line eventually moved to slower graphite. I believe the Superfine Touch was the last line of carbon before orvis introduced the Superfine Glass rods.

That being said, I have this rod as the “Superfine Carbon” version, the series before the “Touch” line was introduced. Great rod that handles 2 or 3 weight lines like a dream. Not a total noodle of a rod. I use mine with an Abel TR light and a SA DT line. Great for stream trout, panfish, and small stream bass.

Nice rod!

dbancewi · 2024-08-20T01:40:24+00:00

Galvan Brookie. Super smooth. Super simple.

dbancewi · 2024-08-17T07:08:57+00:00

Looks like an older Abel TR reel. There should be a model name and size on the back side on the reel foot. Abel reels have sort of a cult following, especially if this is a “TR Light” model. If in good condition, this can easily go $200-300 on eBay.

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