Orvis Helios Rod

I just booked another trip to one of my favorite places, Riverkeep
Lodge in Labrador. To my surprise Orvis is offering a Helios rod to
everyone who books a trip.

Question to everyone (and especially Waldo), what rod should I select?
It will definitely be a salt water rod, but am wondering which one
would serve me best. I have a good Sage 10ft 7 w, and was thinking
either an 8 or 9 weight. Would either be enough for false Albies,
Walt/Jeffy?

Any advice would certainly be appreciated.

Dave

On 4/4/2011 6:10 PM, D. LaCourse wrote:
I just booked another trip to one of my favorite places, Riverkeep Lodge
in Labrador. To my surprise Orvis is offering a Helios rod to everyone
who books a trip.

Question to everyone (and especially Waldo), what rod should I select?
It will definitely be a salt water rod, but am wondering which one would
serve me best. I have a good Sage 10ft 7 w, and was thinking either an 8
or 9 weight. Would either be enough for false Albies, Walt/Jeffy?

Any advice would certainly be appreciated.

Dave


false albacore in labrador?? around here, i'd say a stiff 9 ft, 9 wt for
the false albacore i'm familiar with...10 wt for the big ones (over 12
lbs). they make a strong, fast first run, then are a bitch to get up as
they do the tuna circle dance. sage is the sal****er rod favored by
most i know who fish the salt regularly. i was disappointed in the new
loomis nrx, but i'm not the best gauge for such things... still, how can
you go wrong with a FREE helios?

jeff

On 2011-04-04 19:37:19 -0400, jeff said:

On 4/4/2011 6:10 PM, D. LaCourse wrote:
I just booked another trip to one of my favorite places, Riverkeep Lodge
in Labrador. To my surprise Orvis is offering a Helios rod to everyone
who books a trip.

Question to everyone (and especially Waldo), what rod should I select?
It will definitely be a salt water rod, but am wondering which one would
serve me best. I have a good Sage 10ft 7 w, and was thinking either an 8
or 9 weight. Would either be enough for false Albies, Walt/Jeffy?

Any advice would certainly be appreciated.

Dave


false albacore in labrador??

Who said there were albies in Labrador?

around here, i'd say a stiff 9 ft, 9 wt for the false albacore i'm
familiar with...10 wt for the big ones (over 12 lbs). they make a
strong, fast first run, then are a bitch to get up as they do the tuna
circle dance. sage is the sal****er rod favored by most i know who
fish the salt regularly. i was disappointed in the new loomis nrx, but
i'm not the best gauge for such things... still, how can you go wrong
with a FREE helios?

jeff

A 10 w for a 12 lb fish? Wow! They really must be something. I've
landed 17 lb rainbows, 16 lb coho, and 20 lb browns on a 10 ft Sage 7
weight. A 9wt makes more sense, to me, in that I could use it for
other salt water fish and possibly Atlantic Salmon

Thanks, Jeff.

Dave

On Mon, 4 Apr 2011 21:14:33 -0400, D. LaCourse
wrote:

On 2011-04-04 19:37:19 -0400, jeff said:

On 4/4/2011 6:10 PM, D. LaCourse wrote:
I just booked another trip to one of my favorite places, Riverkeep Lodge
in Labrador. To my surprise Orvis is offering a Helios rod to everyone
who books a trip.

Question to everyone (and especially Waldo), what rod should I select?
It will definitely be a salt water rod, but am wondering which one would
serve me best. I have a good Sage 10ft 7 w, and was thinking either an 8
or 9 weight. Would either be enough for false Albies, Walt/Jeffy?

Any advice would certainly be appreciated.

Dave


false albacore in labrador??

Who said there were albies in Labrador?

around here, i'd say a stiff 9 ft, 9 wt for the false albacore i'm
familiar with...10 wt for the big ones (over 12 lbs). they make a
strong, fast first run, then are a bitch to get up as they do the tuna
circle dance. sage is the sal****er rod favored by most i know who
fish the salt regularly. i was disappointed in the new loomis nrx, but
i'm not the best gauge for such things... still, how can you go wrong
with a FREE helios?

jeff

A 10 w for a 12 lb fish? Wow! They really must be something. I've
landed 17 lb rainbows, 16 lb coho, and 20 lb browns on a 10 ft Sage 7
weight. A 9wt makes more sense, to me, in that I could use it for
other salt water fish and possibly Atlantic Salmon

Thanks, Jeff.

Dave

An 8 or 9 wt is perfect for striped bass.
Fred

On Apr 4, 8:14*pm, D. LaCourse wrote:
On 2011-04-04 19:37:19 -0400, jeff said:





On 4/4/2011 6:10 PM, D. LaCourse wrote:
I just booked another trip to one of my favorite places, Riverkeep Lodge
in Labrador. To my surprise Orvis is offering a Helios rod to everyone
who books a trip.

Question to everyone (and especially Waldo), what rod should I select?
It will definitely be a salt water rod, but am wondering which one would
serve me best. I have a good Sage 10ft 7 w, and was thinking either an 8
or 9 weight. Would either be enough for false Albies, Walt/Jeffy?

Any advice would certainly be appreciated.

Dave

false albacore in labrador??

Who said there were albies in Labrador?

around here, i'd say a stiff 9 ft, 9 wt for the false albacore i'm
familiar with...10 wt for the big ones (over 12 lbs). they make a
strong, fast first run, then are a bitch to get up as they do the tuna
circle dance. *sage is the sal****er rod favored by most i know who
fish the salt regularly. i was disappointed in the new loomis nrx, but
i'm not the best gauge for such things... still, how can you go wrong
with a FREE helios?

jeff

A 10 w for a 12 lb fish? *Wow! *They really must be something. *I've
landed 17 lb rainbows, 16 lb coho, and 20 lb browns on a 10 ft Sage 7
weight. *A 9wt makes more sense, to me, in that I could use it for
other salt water fish and possibly Atlantic Salmon

Thanks, Jeff.

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If a false albie is anything like a yellowtail, i.e. a true tuna, then
you need every bit of backbone you can get.
Frank Reid

On Apr 4, 11:32*pm, Frank Reid © 2010 wrote:
On Apr 4, 8:14*pm, D. LaCourse wrote:



On 2011-04-04 19:37:19 -0400, jeff said:

On 4/4/2011 6:10 PM, D. LaCourse wrote:
I just booked another trip to one of my favorite places, Riverkeep Lodge
in Labrador. To my surprise Orvis is offering a Helios rod to everyone
who books a trip.

Question to everyone (and especially Waldo), what rod should I select?
It will definitely be a salt water rod, but am wondering which one would
serve me best. I have a good Sage 10ft 7 w, and was thinking either an 8
or 9 weight. Would either be enough for false Albies, Walt/Jeffy?

Any advice would certainly be appreciated.

Dave

false albacore in labrador??

Who said there were albies in Labrador?

around here, i'd say a stiff 9 ft, 9 wt for the false albacore i'm
familiar with...10 wt for the big ones (over 12 lbs). they make a
strong, fast first run, then are a bitch to get up as they do the tuna
circle dance. *sage is the sal****er rod favored by most i know who
fish the salt regularly. i was disappointed in the new loomis nrx, but
i'm not the best gauge for such things... still, how can you go wrong
with a FREE helios?

jeff

A 10 w for a 12 lb fish? *Wow! *They really must be something. *I've
landed 17 lb rainbows, 16 lb coho, and 20 lb browns on a 10 ft Sage 7
weight. *A 9wt makes more sense, to me, in that I could use it for
other salt water fish and possibly Atlantic Salmon

Thanks, Jeff.

Dave- Hide quoted text -

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If a false albie is anything like a yellowtail, i.e. a true tuna, then
you need every bit of backbone you can get.
Frank Reid

Frank is right Dave.... BACKBONE. IMO, Sage has more backbone for the
lifting involved with big false albies. That said, for your all around
use, and the fact you already own a 7wt, I'd jump two weights and get
the 9wt. which is good for the smaller albies, redfish, stripers,
bones. etc.

wally

On 2011-04-05 07:15:24 -0400, "ezflyfishin'" said:


Frank is right Dave.... BACKBONE. IMO, Sage has more backbone for the
lifting involved with big false albies. That said, for your all around
use, and the fact you already own a 7wt, I'd jump two weights and get
the 9wt. which is good for the smaller albies, redfish, stripers,
bones. etc.

wally

Thanks Walt and Frank. A 9wt it will be. Already have the reel picked
out - a Hatch 7+ or 9+.

Dave

On 4/4/2011 9:14 PM, D. LaCourse wrote:
On 2011-04-04 19:37:19 -0400, jeff said:

On 4/4/2011 6:10 PM, D. LaCourse wrote:
I just booked another trip to one of my favorite places, Riverkeep Lodge
in Labrador. To my surprise Orvis is offering a Helios rod to everyone
who books a trip.

Question to everyone (and especially Waldo), what rod should I select?
It will definitely be a salt water rod, but am wondering which one would
serve me best. I have a good Sage 10ft 7 w, and was thinking either an 8
or 9 weight. Would either be enough for false Albies, Walt/Jeffy?

Any advice would certainly be appreciated.

Dave


false albacore in labrador??

Who said there were albies in Labrador?

"I just booked another trip to one of my favorite places, Riverkeep
Lodge in Labrador. ...what rod should I select? ...Would either be
enough for false Albies, Walt/Jeffy?" seemed you were asking about a
rod for albies in labrador. my mistake...

around here, i'd say a stiff 9 ft, 9 wt for the false albacore i'm
familiar with...10 wt for the big ones (over 12 lbs). they make a
strong, fast first run, then are a bitch to get up as they do the tuna
circle dance. sage is the sal****er rod favored by most i know who
fish the salt regularly. i was disappointed in the new loomis nrx, but
i'm not the best gauge for such things... still, how can you go wrong
with a FREE helios?

jeff

A 10 w for a 12 lb fish? Wow! They really must be something. I've landed
17 lb rainbows, 16 lb coho, and 20 lb browns on a 10 ft Sage 7 weight. A
9wt makes more sense, to me, in that I could use it for other salt water
fish and possibly Atlantic Salmon

Thanks, Jeff.

Dave

a 10's what a lot of folks suggest around here for the bigger false
albacore. an 8 or 9, strong construction, would probably do. i tried to
get someone (an experienced fly fisherman) to fish their 8 wt, but they
were afraid it would snap. the albies have a very strong initial
run...and usually make a good second one. then they are swimming trawl
doors to lift to the boat.

jeff

On 2011-04-05 18:57:28 -0400, jeff said:

On 4/4/2011 9:14 PM, D. LaCourse wrote:
On 2011-04-04 19:37:19 -0400, jeff said:

On 4/4/2011 6:10 PM, D. LaCourse wrote:
I just booked another trip to one of my favorite places, Riverkeep Lodge
in Labrador. To my surprise Orvis is offering a Helios rod to everyone
who books a trip.

Question to everyone (and especially Waldo), what rod should I select?
It will definitely be a salt water rod, but am wondering which one would
serve me best. I have a good Sage 10ft 7 w, and was thinking either an 8
or 9 weight. Would either be enough for false Albies, Walt/Jeffy?

Any advice would certainly be appreciated.

Dave


false albacore in labrador??

Who said there were albies in Labrador?

"I just booked another trip to one of my favorite places, Riverkeep
Lodge in Labrador. ...what rod should I select? ...Would either be
enough for false Albies, Walt/Jeffy?" seemed you were asking about a
rod for albies in labrador. my mistake...

around here, i'd say a stiff 9 ft, 9 wt for the false albacore i'm
familiar with...10 wt for the big ones (over 12 lbs). they make a
strong, fast first run, then are a bitch to get up as they do the tuna
circle dance. sage is the sal****er rod favored by most i know who
fish the salt regularly. i was disappointed in the new loomis nrx, but
i'm not the best gauge for such things... still, how can you go wrong
with a FREE helios?

jeff

A 10 w for a 12 lb fish? Wow! They really must be something. I've landed
17 lb rainbows, 16 lb coho, and 20 lb browns on a 10 ft Sage 7 weight. A
9wt makes more sense, to me, in that I could use it for other salt water
fish and possibly Atlantic Salmon

Thanks, Jeff.

Dave

a 10's what a lot of folks suggest around here for the bigger false
albacore. an 8 or 9, strong construction, would probably do. i tried
to get someone (an experienced fly fisherman) to fish their 8 wt, but
they were afraid it would snap. the albies have a very strong initial
run...and usually make a good second one. then they are swimming trawl
doors to lift to the boat.

jeff

Thanks, Jeff. A 9ft 9 weight it is. I will get it from an Orvis
dealer *after* I return. d;o)

Lab has BIG brookies. The last time I fished it I took 7 or 8 fish
each day that were five pounds, all on dry flies. I am betting that
Harrys Perfect Killer Caddis will be exactly that. And, of course
there are landlocks, lake trout (big streamers) and pike, as well as
those pesky white fish.

Dave

On 4/5/2011 8:17 PM, D. LaCourse wrote:


a 10's what a lot of folks suggest around here for the bigger false
albacore. an 8 or 9, strong construction, would probably do. i tried
to get someone (an experienced fly fisherman) to fish their 8 wt, but
they were afraid it would snap. the albies have a very strong initial
run...and usually make a good second one. then they are swimming trawl
doors to lift to the boat.

jeff

Thanks, Jeff. A 9ft 9 weight it is. I will get it from an Orvis dealer
*after* I return. d;o)

Lab has BIG brookies. The last time I fished it I took 7 or 8 fish each
day that were five pounds, all on dry flies. I am betting that Harrys
Perfect Killer Caddis will be exactly that. And, of course there are
landlocks, lake trout (big streamers) and pike, as well as those pesky
white fish.

Dave



sounds like a great trip...have fun, take pictures, and keep the new
joints well lubed. g