ORVIS CLEARWATER 103-4 FLY ROD : 10’0” 3WT
The New Orvis Clearwater 3-Weight 10'0" Fly Rod is the perfect choice for euro nymph style fishing, high-sticking, mending line, and casting longer distances to deliver dry flies precisely on target. This Orvis Clearwater provides the delicacy and precision of a higher priced premium rod. When nymphing and longer distance dry fly fishing is required, the smooth medium action Clearwater 103-4 answers with all the performance, casting pleasure, and feel you would expect from an Orvis designed rod.
The new Clearwater Rod Series is not just a cosmetic facelift, but a complete overhaul from the ground up by our Vermont rod designers. Everything has changed except the value. It's still the best fly rod you can buy for the money, but with a significant upgrade in performance and looks in a comprehensive series that covers every angler from small stream addicts to Skagit slinging two-handers. Each rod was designed with a purpose-built profile and action to handle the kind of fishing the rod model would be traditionally used for, from medium-action small stream rods to medium-fast freshwater rods and fast-action big game rods.
FEATURES:
- 10'0" 3-weight perfect for all nymphing and dry fly fishing styles
- Blanks are black chrome with white accents
- Quick rod identifier on the blank
- Chrome snake and stripping guide with a ceramic insert
- Full black nickel aluminum reel seats
- Rods with fighting butts have composite tips for durability
- Two-handed rods have composite on the tip of the foregrip
- Comes with gray rod tube
- 25-Year Guarantee
- Designed in Vermont
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.93/5 Stars out of 14 Reviews
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Orvis Euro Rod ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Ben Pack (Ga) | March 4th, 2020
I have used this rod a few times now and it is of perfect for euronymphing. The rod is light, sensitive and has plenty of length for leading nymph rigs. The rod also casts small dries really well. I own 3 other orvis rods at various price points but this Clearwater level rod with 25 year warranty is an incredible value.
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Euro Rod ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Mason (PA) | March 1st, 2020
Used this rod a few times now as a Euro nymphing rod and it has worked great! It is nice and light, and is quite sensitive. The rod feels really nice, and the warranty makes me more comfortable using it out on the water with no problem.
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Euro Nymphing Rod ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Austin (Pennsylvania) | February 6th, 2020
I bought this fly rod last September and took it out for multiple trips over the winter to get my opinion formed prior to making a review. Honestly, this rod is really nice, it has a good feel, and it balances nicely without having a very oversized reel. It is sensitive, for the price, and it still has the Orvis 25 year warranty. The only thing is it is on the heavier end of the lightweight euro nymphing rods, but again for the price you can not beat the quality. The extra weight makes me feel a little bit better playing larger fish as well.
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2019 Orvis Clearwater 103-4Fly Rod ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Larry Jervis (Poway, CA) | July 2nd, 2019
Purchased this Orvis Clearwater Rod to use in the mountain lakes of the Eastern Sierra', I and my son Float Tube this lakes numerous times during the season. I have an older 4wt Orvis Clearwater rod that has performed great in the past. Wanted to go to a 3wt since most of the fish are in the 1 to 3 pound range so the lighter line weight will work out great.
Quality of both the Fit and Finished of the Rod is what is expected for Orvis, will be using the Rod for it's first trip over the 4th of July holiday weekend. I do expect the Rod to perform as well as my other Orvis Rod.
Price point for the quality of the Rod is excellent, have seen higher priced Rods that do not have the same quality of this Orvis Rod.
