Orvis full flex fly rod and Orvis ""Hydros Bank Shot Float".

 I've been fishing with newbies and neighbors.  I met a fisher today in Prospect Park. Luigi

was delighted when he caught a large yellow perch.  We were fishing near the boat house.  Catching yellow perch is a rarity but in the spring they, perch, appear and then they are gone for the rest of the season..   

Recently, I purchased a  new fly line from Orvis. It is the Orvis ""Hydros Bank Shot Float".

This is another one of those skagit type fly lines. I like it.  The line works perfectly with the old

Orvis "Full Flex" fiberglass, 8wt rod that I acquired years ago. The rod fishes like a cane rod.

If you like "grass" rods you will enjoy this slow flex.

  

My rod is a 2 piece 8 foot, 8 wt rod which I matched with a  ATP 37 semi automatic fly reel

Hydros Bank Shot Float is designed to be a versatile, quick-shooting fly line to handle a multitude of situations. Great for one-time casts to a bank, delivering large flies, roll casts, and single hand Spey. This line is powerfully built with a short, heavy head to load the rod quickly and reduce the need for false casts. Smooth coated line with AST patented dry-slick technology provides continual line protection and slickness. Dual welded loops for easy, seamless connection to backing and leader. Orvis Line ID for quick and easy identification. Color change at 30'. Light willow front. Orange rear.

Made in USA.