BT News wrote:
Hi

I am new to fly fishing and have my heart set on a Orvis Large Arbour Reel
to go with a Grey's platinum XD rod. I am going for a size #7 rod but
ideally think the orvis #4 reel would do fine only trouble is on the various
sites they all seem to sell the #3 or #5?? Where would I get a #4 that is
ideally suited to a #6,7 or 8 line? Are they discontinued or am I barking up
th wrong tree here???

Any help would be grateful.

I have the latest Orvis catalog in front of me, and it looks like you
are right. The IV/#4 reel isn't being sold. Going to the V/#5 reel is a
big step up in size, but I think it would be a better option than going
with the smaller, size III/#3 reel. I'm not sure how long ago the IV
reel has be discontinued, but you might find one at a online shop, or
Ebay. Also, before the new model numbers, i.e., I, II, III & V, Orvis
used to call the reels 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 & 9/10. You might find a 7/8
Battenkill(I have one) out there somewhere.

Good luck

brians