Friday, January 14, 2011

A "Friend" Returns Home

My broken Orvis, 12/4/10


Last evening while sitting at the tying desk the doorbell rang. Getting up to answer the door, Jeanette yelled upstairs, I'll get it. After a few minutes she said you have a package, I think its your rod back from Orvis.

I took the long package and opened it. I soon saw the familiar black aluminum rod tube, took the top off and removed the sock from the tube, gently removing the rod. I was truly amazed at the way Orvis had restored my friend, to the way I had purchased it so many years ago. The tip was repaired, they replaced the cork handle, and the reel seat. All this in about a months time, and they paid the shipping both ways. They have my endorsement as a fine company who will back what they sell.

It feels good to have my friend back home, ready for another outing.

"My Friend"

A restored Orvis Superfine Small Stream Special

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11 comments:

  1. SavageJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    WOW! they replaced the grip for you? I hope you get many more years of action out of it.

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  2. Midge ManJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Funny how we get so attached to a rod! Looks like they did a bang up job for you, but you've got to dirty up that grip a little!

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  3. Brk TrtJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Savage,
    Thanks, I was really surprised about the grip, never expected it.

    Midge Man,
    I guess we flyfishers are like that. A certain fly rod, fly box, vest, have special meaning's.

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  4. DRYFLYGUYJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Brk Trt,

    That old friend of a fly rod of yours looks like a real sweet heart, it looks brand new. Way to go!! I'm just curious, what weight & length is that beauty?

    I too have had positive experiances with Orvis....DRYFLYGUY

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  5. DRYFLYGUYJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Brt Trt,
    I wanted to pass this link onto your blog following http://wildtroutstreams.com/

    Its helped me find the brook/creek that I never knew that was there. Anyway, I myself find it usefull & I hope others do the same?

    Regards.....DRYFLYGUY

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  6. Brk TrtJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    DRYFLYGUY,

    Its a 7ft, 5wt.
    I fish small streams 90% of the time and this rod has been on most of those outings. It rollcasts like a dream.

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  7. ChrisJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I love that rod... I had one, and somehow managed to lose it on a backcountry hike on the fringes of Yellowstone. I hope whoever found it loves it like I did. Glad you two were reunited.

    Chris
    eatmorebrooktrout.com

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  8. Brk TrtJanuary 15, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    upahreek333, thanks
    To bad about your loss, it was a good brook trout rod.


    DRYFLYGUY,
    That is a great link. And I see they have updated it too. Thanks

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  9. Michael AgnetaJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    They did a great job with that rod. What's not to like about service like that?

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  10. CDJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    I think the Superfine series is the best they ever made. I have a 7'9" 5wt.

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  11. Brk TrtJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    troutrageous1, They are a good company, and stand behind there products.

    CD, I have the same rod you speak of 7'9", I believe its called there Far and Fine.
    I used this rod on steelhead a few years ago on the Salmon River NY

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