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Orvis Superfine
by Orvis
I just ran out to the shop and measured my one piece Superfine so here are the specs.Markings on shaft above grip; "Orvis Impregnated""Superfine" 6' - 1 7/8 oz H D G (6) Marking about 18" up from grip; 4-1969 G. A. G. (the makers initials?) Guide spacing: Tiptop 5
Line Weight
0wt
Length
6'
Geometry
hex
Pieces
1pc
Action Length
5'2"
Line Type
DT
Stations
13
Cast Length
40'
Butt-loaded (progressive/slow action)
This rod has a "Butt-loaded (progressive/slow action)" 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
75,917 psi
at 62″
Mean Stress
52,350 psi
Stress Range
75,917 psi
Uniformity
0%
Variable
Peak Stress
Low Point
Uniform Zone
Click dots to exploreDimensions
| Station | Dimension | Stress |
|---|---|---|
| 0" | 0.080" | 0 |
| 1" | 0.083" | 9,050 |
| 2" | 0.086" | 16,383 |
| 3" | 0.090" | 22,344 |
| 4" | 0.093" | 27,205 |
| 5" | 0.096" | 31,179 |
| 6" | 0.101" | 32,826 |
| 7" | 0.106" | 33,804 |
| 8" | 0.111" | 34,312 |
| 9" | 0.116" | 34,491 |
| 10" | 0.121" | 34,441 |
| 11" | 0.124" | 36,212 |
| 12" | 0.127" | 37,804 |
| 13" | 0.129" | 39,241 |
| 14" | 0.132" | 40,542 |
| 15" | 0.135" | 41,725 |
| 16" | 0.138" | 42,530 |
| 17" | 0.141" | 43,236 |
| 18" | 0.145" | 43,858 |
| 19" | 0.148" | 44,409 |
| 20" | 0.151" | 44,901 |
| 21" | 0.153" | 46,128 |
| 22" | 0.156" | 47,304 |
| 23" | 0.158" | 48,431 |
| 24" | 0.161" | 49,514 |
| 25" | 0.163" | 50,558 |
| 26" | 0.166" | 51,070 |
| 27" | 0.169" | 51,546 |
| 28" | 0.172" | 51,991 |
| 29" | 0.175" | 52,410 |
| 30" | 0.178" | 52,806 |
| 31" | 0.180" | 53,766 |
| 32" | 0.183" | 54,701 |
| 33" | 0.185" | 55,613 |
| 34" | 0.188" | 56,504 |
| 35" | 0.190" | 57,377 |
| 36" | 0.193" | 58,094 |
| 37" | 0.195" | 58,791 |
| 38" | 0.198" | 59,471 |
| 39" | 0.200" | 60,134 |
| 40" | 0.203" | 60,782 |
| 41" | 0.206" | 61,455 |
| 42" | 0.208" | 62,114 |
| 43" | 0.211" | 62,758 |
| 44" | 0.213" | 63,391 |
| 45" | 0.216" | 64,012 |
| 46" | 0.218" | 65,370 |
| 47" | 0.220" | 66,724 |
| 48" | 0.221" | 68,073 |
| 49" | 0.223" | 69,417 |
| 50" | 0.225" | 70,756 |
| 51" | 0.228" | 70,988 |
| 52" | 0.231" | 71,214 |
| 53" | 0.234" | 71,434 |
| 54" | 0.237" | 71,649 |
| 55" | 0.240" | 71,862 |
| 56" | 0.243" | 72,455 |
| 57" | 0.245" | 73,041 |
| 58" | 0.248" | 73,619 |
| 59" | 0.250" | 74,191 |
| 60" | 0.253" | 74,756 |
| 61" | 0.256" | 75,340 |
| 62" | 0.258" | 75,917 |
Stress profile: