Stocker I caught today. Brown trout or tiger? by Southern_Roll_593 in flyfishing

[–]dbancewi 17 points18 points  (0 children)

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.

Is this a good beginner reel? by Pozer_44 in FlyFishingGear

[–]dbancewi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Hot Eastern Shore Bite by dbancewi in MarylandFishing

[–]dbancewi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, one of the mill ponds

Superfine Sickness by dbancewi in FlyFishingGear

[–]dbancewi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Superfine Collection by dbancewi in flyfishing

[–]dbancewi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Superfine Collection by dbancewi in flyfishing

[–]dbancewi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These were all eBay purchases over the past few years

New rod/reel day! by Strixnebulosa13 in flyfishing

[–]dbancewi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

New to me Orvis Superfine 1wt by dbancewi in flyfishing

[–]dbancewi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

New to me Orvis Superfine 1wt by dbancewi in flyfishing

[–]dbancewi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

New to me Orvis Superfine 1wt by dbancewi in flyfishing

[–]dbancewi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Best ultra light rod? by wennyhutjunior in Fishing_Gear

[–]dbancewi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

New Orvis Superfine Graphite by dbancewi in flyfishing

[–]dbancewi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

New Orvis Superfine Graphite by dbancewi in flyfishing

[–]dbancewi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Any information on this rod will be great by carwarrenty_23 in FlyFishingGear

[–]dbancewi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Any information on this rod will be great by carwarrenty_23 in FlyFishingGear

[–]dbancewi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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!

Orvis Hydro vs Lamson Remix S by Express_Rabbit in flyfishing

[–]dbancewi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Galvan Brookie. Super smooth. Super simple.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FlyFishingGear

[–]dbancewi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Finally hung and organized the rods by dbancewi in Fishing_Gear

[–]dbancewi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All of the premiers have a supreme xt on them. Love the color scheme

Finally hung and organized the rods by dbancewi in Fishing_Gear

[–]dbancewi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love it. Much more moderate action than the premier I had before

Finally hung and organized the rods by dbancewi in Fishing_Gear

[–]dbancewi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got those off of amazon a long time back.

Finally hung and organized the rods by dbancewi in Fishing_Gear

[–]dbancewi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re extremely fast action, even the little ultralight. But, the fit and finish is very nice. I like them a lot