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History and value of Orvis Rods

Last post by fishnbanjo « 03/17/09 09:01

by fishnbanjo » 03/17/09 09:01

Wesley D. Jordan deserves an honored place in history as one of the truly innovative bamboo rodmakers who had a major impact on the bamboo fly rod as...

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03/17/09 09:01
adding an orvis rod to the data base??

Last post by Greg Reynolds « 12/05/24 19:53
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by Hardy Guy » 05/26/11 07:11
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I don't see any way to add a rod to the Orvis database. I have one that is not in there. It's S/N 36772 and a Madison seven/three . 7ft 2-pc. (no...
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12/05/24 19:53
Orvis Bamboo data base

Last post by Greg Reynolds « 09/24/23 12:43
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by JeraldMiller » 07/11/21 09:43

Brand new member here. Having trouble trying to bring up Orvis bamboo fly rod data base on this site. tryinng to find manufacture date of number...

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09/24/23 12:43
Orvis catalog covers

Last post by Greg Reynolds « 02/01/23 09:18
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by Skunkedalot » 08/24/21 04:20

I found an old post on the Orvis blog- does anyone have this post from 2010. I think it will be fun looking and reading.
Thanks

Over Over on the...

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Last post by Greg Reynolds
02/01/23 09:18
Orvis 1979 Scratch Rods advertisement

Last post by Brian K. Shaffer « 12/18/22 05:05
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by Brian K. Shaffer » 08/13/22 03:29

Orvis 1979 Scratch Rods ad

In 1979 - was this true ? No one else was making all three ?

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12/18/22 05:05
Orvis Battenkill II

Last post by flyfishchaplain « 12/17/22 20:42
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by flyfishchaplain » 12/15/22 15:49

Hello,

Would anyone know the difference between the Orvis Battenkill and the Orvis Battenkill II bamboo fly rod? The Battenkill II I am referencing...

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12/17/22 20:42
Butt end replacement for Orvis rod

Last post by Parky1968 « 10/26/22 11:10
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by Parky1968 » 10/16/22 09:59

I have an Orvis impregnated split cane 8ft 6 single hand Salmon rod, serial number 51293 of which I have lost the butt end.

Would anyone have any...

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Last post by Parky1968
10/26/22 11:10
Orvis Rod Question

Last post by roycestearns « 08/09/22 13:32
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by Skinnypig » 08/08/22 18:46

Hello All,
A young man came into my shop wanting to find info on a rod his grandfather owned.

On the reel seat it is stamped C.F Orivs...

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Last post by roycestearns
08/09/22 13:32
Orvis Lancewood #175

Last post by Mike N « 01/06/22 22:23
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by Skethie B » 11/11/21 07:35

Looking for information on what I believe is to be a Orvis Lancewood 8 1/2 #175.

Also have what seems to be a Montaque Ausable Ver .

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Last post by Mike N
01/06/22 22:23
Looking for information about an 1800s rod

Last post by roycestearns « 07/22/21 17:45
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by pkarns » 07/16/21 09:58

This rod belonged to my grandfather, but we know little about its exact age. It is listed with the 1882 patent and numbered 165. I'm curious about...

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Last post by roycestearns
07/22/21 17:45
Description Identification

Last post by JeraldMiller « 07/11/21 15:04
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by JeraldMiller » 07/11/21 11:46

Another question. Following is the rod description on the classic Orvis Battenkill Impregnated Bamboo Fly Rod I just bought:
8' 3/2 4 1/2 oz
What...

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Last post by JeraldMiller
07/11/21 15:04
help with identification...

Last post by markpummell « 10/04/20 07:29

by markpummell » 10/04/20 07:29

Am very aware that this is primarily a bamboo/cane forum but have just drawn a blank (pardon the pun) elsewhere.

My father has recently passed and...

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10/04/20 07:29
Please help with this far and fine

Last post by NewUtahCaneAngler « 08/23/18 16:59
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by Fish fry » 08/20/18 05:30

Hello everyone. I have joined up on this board to find out some info. I have a Orvis Far&Fine that i acquired many moons ago. At least 20yrs. I...

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Last post by NewUtahCaneAngler
08/23/18 16:59
Orvis Bakelite for DB

Last post by Greg Reynolds « 04/22/18 20:57
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by roycestearns » 04/19/18 13:23

sn 0195 model Bakelite length 7' 1/2 wght 3 3/4 2/2 (replacement?)
Notes: 1941 Wes Jordan, similarities to sn 0193. Bakelite impregnated(?) very...

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Last post by Greg Reynolds
04/22/18 20:57
External bag for rod tube?

Last post by Steeliedude « 12/07/17 12:59
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by Steeliedude » 11/29/17 20:48

When I picked up this battenkill, the aluminum tube came in this brown cloth bag. Is this something the previous owner dug up, or was it part of the...

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Last post by Steeliedude
12/07/17 12:59
Orvis Battenkill for the Database

Last post by flygt40 « 02/25/17 16:51
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by sodbank » 08/05/15 09:22

I would like to add an Orvis Rod to the data base. I just acquired a Battenkill Rod serial #34816 . The rod is 8ft. 2pc 2 tips , 4 3/8oz. Marked for...

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Last post by flygt40
02/25/17 16:51
Orvis 7' Battenkill with no serial #?

Last post by Whitey Butler « 01/29/17 00:08
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by Whitey Butler » 01/13/17 16:10

Recently bought a 7' 2 piece marked Impregnated Battenkill. Believe the AL tube with label is not the one that came with rod. The rod appears like an...

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Last post by Whitey Butler
01/29/17 00:08
Orvis unsanded help please

Last post by ricky277d « 10/01/16 19:15
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by ricky277d » 10/01/16 13:54

I've searched all over, made phone calls and no one could help me so far but I'm hoping someone here can. I have a orvis unsanded I got as a gift, it...

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Last post by ricky277d
10/01/16 19:15
Missing from Database

Last post by jhuskey « 10/28/15 12:31
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by Thfishrmn » 10/08/13 18:11

Hello,
My Orvis Madison 6 1/2' 2/1 is missing from the Database.
Serial # 57226

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Last post by jhuskey
10/28/15 12:31
Lost and found 63327 orvis

Last post by regiemason « 07/14/14 20:26

by regiemason » 07/14/14 20:26

Saw a tip only on Ebay. Some how the butt and mid are separated or lost for good regardless the number can be added to the data base if it is not all...

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07/14/14 20:26

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