Orvis Rods

[Crippled Caddis]

<Or am I overlooking something else all together>

Yes you are---you're ignoring the single most critical factor--- your own preference in rod action. Someone may very well suggest a great rod, for THEIR casting style, that you will absolutely detest.

Ultimately only YOU can pick a rod that will work to your liking. Get out and cast your choices before making a decision. If you find one that 'speaks to you' get it. With a rod that fits you like a bad habit you can do many things well---even some things the rod was never meant to be used to do. I look for rods that tell me with the very first cast that we're gonna be friend that can work together to solve any casting or fishing problem. I couldn't care less what the label says, the price (within reason) or the advertising hype.

[BrowningFisherman]

I know its all personal but I am going to order from orvis and I have only felt a tip flex so I just wanted to cover all my bases and make sure there aren't other rods I might want to check out