A look at the rods I used on the wee burns (small streams) in 2020. I take a look at the Vision Eka, Orvis Clearwater, Redington Butter Stick and Orvis Superfine Glass, all in three-weight.g
Good review thanks man, I have a clearwater 8' 6" in a #4 weight, its super light super fast and crisp (which is weird in its self its like it bends smooth and recovers lightning) and i absolutely love it, i would add to that, that the rod is also bulletproof, as in bushwhacking proof as well........ Great rod. I use it almost exclusively on the river Lyn in North Devon, so quite Burn like in some areas not too disimilar from some of your ground, i think, you need a tough rod as its gonna get whacked.
Have to say, I was absolutely astounded by it! And yes, it manages to feel really 'sturdy' yet at the same time as light as a feather! Some of the kit that Orvis produce really is worth the money and then some - and I'm not just saying that as an Endorsed Guide! ;-)
@@assyntflyfishing I completely agree. Another thing I found is that the Clearwater range seems under rated by around 1 size, my 4 weight is pokier ( how do you spell pokier?) than most other all round 5 weight rods? So that’s something to consider but I can only vouch for the 8 6 4weight here.
I landed my PB sea trout on my Clearwater, it was only around 5lb and I can say that when the proverbial hit the fan that rod did not let me down, the fish was jumping like it was showing off, as if to say I’m throwing this hook pal and I’ll see you never again. Funnily enough the reel I was using was a Battenkill 2 disc, which I accidentally found balanced my rod perfectly. Point I suppose, is that in that 2 mins of mayhem everything worked. Barbless fly as well. Yes I’ve had a beer.
@@marklamude2355 "Only" round 5lb? Where are you fishing? Iceland? Patagonia? Ha-ha! Beer helps the fishing stories flow... Or a decent bottle of Single Malt by a campfire on the shore of a quiet Highland loch... Oh how I miss those days! Seems like a lifetime ago!
@@assyntflyfishing it has grown over the years in my mind but the picture stays true,ha ha !! but it was on the Bray in Devon. Little landmark fish for me that one. Not bettered it.
Really soory I missed your question @MrBluoct I actually like a reel with a little bit of weight to it, to balance the rod better. I really like the Orvis Battenkill reels but tend to go one weight heavier than the reel rating. Sorry again for missing this almost a year ago!😵💫
You failed to mention the most important aspect of each of these rods. What are they made of? I know the Reddington and Orvis Superfine are made with fiberglass. I’m pretty sure the Orvis Clearwater is Carbon/Graphite. Not sure what the first rod was made of. I’m waiting for Orvis to reintroduce their Superfine rods in graphite similar to their Superfine Carbon and Superfine Touch and Trout Bum. I understand they are in development because many find the fiberglass rods are a bit too heavy for a small stream rod.
Whoops, you are absolutele right! The Butter Stick and Superfine Glass are glass rods and the rest are carbon. I have not heard from Orvis on the reintroduction on the Superfine Graphite but I would very much look forward to seeing them back in the range, maybe even more exciting would be modern Graphene technology - Orvis prides itself on being at the cutting edge of current tech, whilst maintaining a connection with their traditional following. I know what you mean about the glass rods often feeling a little heavy but I like the balance I have with the Superfine Glass with the Battenkill, as this is a rel with a bit of weight to it and this definitely helps a lot for me - of course much of that is a down to personal preference. Thanks for watching and the feedback, very much appreciated. Watch this space for a special review of an incredible rod from Sandy Johnston - instagram.com/sandyscustomflyrods/?hl=en - There are few words that adequately describe this incredible stick... But I will give it a go after using it for a few weeks!
If you had to choose between an 8 foot 4 weight and a 6 foot 3 weight for your small burn work, which would you go for? I've got both but being a skinflint I'm reluctant to buy another rod sitting somewhere in the middle! Must get up to Assynt one day. We've got some good stuff here in Argyll but it looks like another world up there.
Not wanting to give a 'politicians answer' Eric, but it would really depend on the streams you fish most! Are they tight, technical, tree-lined burns or wider open meandering streams where the wind might be more of a factor? My personal preference would be for the 6' #3 but that's probably down to the fact that most of the burns here are well suited to that.
Hi sorry to butt in, but ive been here where you are, my humble advise would be to ask yourself "what is your dream fish from your most frequented river, then picture yourself playing it and it drashing straight off into some thick cover or boulders.......which rod have you got in your hand?
@@marklamude2355 True.. But then I would also ask myself - "Do you want to fish only that location/those conditions, or would I like to be able to 'comfortably' fish in many other (almost as good) locations in often challenging weather conditions? I would say right now, in your scenario, my Vision Glassic is my choice - but that rod is next to useless in blustery conditions on a very exposed high hill burn, where the Orvis Superfine Glass or the Clearwater would come into their own.
