I have a 7' 9" Orvis 2 wt that's an absolute dream to cast. It's the easiest most pleasant casting fly rod I own and you don't have to rip the line off the water. It does it effortlessly.
With that said it is somewhat of a specialty rod and it wouldn't be my first choice as a do everything all arounder. It does have it's place though.
If you get the chance try a well balanced short light set up. You'll change your opinion about what they're capable of.
