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Orvis Mitey Mite 5' Rod 1
by Orvis
1 1/2 ounce. Not sure of line weight
Line Weight
4wt
Length
5'
Geometry
hex
Pieces
2pc
Action Length
4'2"
Line Type
DT
Stations
11
Cast Length
35'
Tip-heavy
This rod has a "Tip-heavy" stress profile. Stress varies significantly across the rod. Some sections work much harder than others, creating a pronounced action character. Peak stress is well below the failure threshold, giving this rod a generous safety margin.
Peak Stress
158,273 psi
at 15″
Mean Stress
109,159 psi
Stress Range
158,273 psi
Uniformity
0%
Variable
Peak Stress
Low Point
Uniform Zone
Ferrule
Click dots to exploreDimensions
| Station | Dimension | Stress |
|---|---|---|
| 0" | 0.078" | 0 |
| 1" | 0.080" | 22,899 |
| 2" | 0.082" | 42,494 |
| 3" | 0.085" | 59,277 |
| 4" | 0.087" | 73,662 |
| 5" | 0.089" | 85,995 |
| 6" | 0.091" | 96,840 |
| 7" | 0.093" | 106,137 |
| 8" | 0.096" | 114,099 |
| 9" | 0.098" | 120,911 |
| 10" | 0.100" | 126,729 |
| 11" | 0.102" | 134,250 |
| 12" | 0.103" | 141,107 |
| 13" | 0.105" | 147,360 |
| 14" | 0.106" | 153,066 |
| 15" | 0.108" | 158,273 |
| 16" | 0.111" | 157,120 |
| 17" | 0.114" | 155,681 |
| 18" | 0.117" | 154,026 |
| 19" | 0.120" | 152,211 |
| 20" | 0.123" | 150,281 |
| 21" | 0.126" | 147,003 |
| 22" | 0.130" | 143,776 |
| 23" | 0.133" | 140,618 |
| 24" | 0.137" | 137,543 |
| 25" | 0.140" | 134,560 |
| 26" | 0.144" | 130,131 |
| 27" | 0.148" | 125,958 |
| 28" | 0.152" | 122,027 |
| 29" | 0.156" | 118,326 |
| 30" | 0.160" | 114,840 |
| 31" | 0.165" | 111,856 |
| 32" | 0.169" | 108,962 |
| 33" | 0.174" | 106,169 |
| 34" | 0.178" | 103,479 |
| 35" | 0.183" | 100,897 |
| 36" | 0.187" | 99,422 |
| 37" | 0.191" | 97,968 |
| 38" | 0.195" | 96,541 |
| 39" | 0.199" | 95,147 |
| 40" | 0.203" | 93,788 |
| 41" | 0.207" | 93,042 |
| 42" | 0.210" | 92,300 |
| 43" | 0.214" | 91,566 |
| 44" | 0.217" | 90,843 |
| 45" | 0.221" | 90,132 |
| 46" | 0.225" | 88,517 |
| 47" | 0.230" | 86,972 |
| 48" | 0.234" | 85,496 |
| 49" | 0.239" | 84,085 |
| 50" | 0.243" | 82,737 |
Stress profile: