Polling season - Do you CURRENTLY own an Orvis

NewUtahCaneAngler · Post by **NewUtahCaneAngler** » 10/14/20 07:11

It has often been stated that Orvis made tens of thousands of bamboo rods and given Greg's ever growing database, I have no reason to doubt this whatsoever. Given the large volume and wide ranging tapers Orvis made, I would expect almost everyone on this board who owns more than a few bamboo rods to have a least one Orvis bamboo rod in their quiver. Do you? Please select from the poll options above.

lestrout1 · Post by **lestrout1** » 10/14/20 08:42

My first good fly rod was a Flea, from Elsie Darbee. And, hundreds of rods later, my last one is a Midge-Nymph.

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creakycane · Post by **creakycane** » 10/14/20 09:14

I don't, but have had 7/3's, Fleas, a Midge and a some sort of 4pc 8' 6 wt that came and went in the last 7 or 8 years. Oh, and a 7/4. They are probably the only bamboo rod brand that I have bought and sold so many. Not sure why? Maybe it is the feeling that they are always available, so first to go. That said, they are also fairly inexpensive, and tend to be easy to sell ( people want them), so that might be the reason. People who own them really like them.

Hellmtflies · Post by **Hellmtflies** » 10/14/20 09:35

Yes, and I voted above. I currently have five Orvis cane rods. I think they're great.

mer · Post by **mer** » 10/14/20 09:42

Just to be clear you are asking about owning Orivs bamboo fly rods, not just "Orvis labelled fishing rods", yes?

sagegrouse715 · Post by **sagegrouse715** » 10/14/20 10:08

I have 3 Orvis bamboo rods- a 8' 4 3/8 oz, 8 1/2' 4 3/4 oz, and a Limeston Special 8 1/2'. They are good rods and I enjoy them. Especially considering their age, they are in amazing condition. I wish all my rods had ferrules that fit as well.

NewUtahCaneAngler · Post by **NewUtahCaneAngler** » 10/14/20 10:25

mer wrote: ↑
10/14/20 09:42
Just to be clear you are asking about owning Orivs bamboo fly rods, not just "Orvis labelled fishing rods", yes?

Yes, Orvis bamboo fly rods

NEKexpat · Post by **NEKexpat** » 10/14/20 10:49

I’m up to six, with a logjam a 7’6” (Deluxe, 3/2, 4 oz. and Far & Fine). Others are 8’ 3/2 and 8’6” 16-10 3/2. Last one is my current favorite—so versatile.

St Vrain Angler · Post by **St Vrain Angler** » 10/14/20 11:01

I have three:
Rocky Mountain
Seven/Four
7' (3 3/8oz) Battenkill

imaterp02 · Post by **imaterp02** » 10/14/20 11:06

I own and use two Orvis rods - an 8’ Wes Jordan and a 9’ 3/2 Salmon. They are also, by far, my best-smelling rods. I really like them both.

Bamboocollector#1 · Post by **Bamboocollector#1** » 10/14/20 11:35

Only 1 early 1900's antique Orvis rod.

Cimarron · Post by **Cimarron** » 10/14/20 13:13

I have an inherited SSS, as yet unfished by me. Not entirely sure if it's ever been fished. Sold my "99."

chestatee · Post by **chestatee** » 10/14/20 13:16

Another SSS, 9', awaiting a maiden voyage to the Gulf flats in late November. The Rocky Mountain is/was a favorite.

mer · Post by **mer** » 10/14/20 13:30

NewUtahCaneAngler wrote: ↑
10/14/20 10:25

mer wrote: ↑
10/14/20 09:42
Just to be clear you are asking about owning Orivs bamboo fly rods, not just "Orvis labelled fishing rods", yes?
Yes, Orvis bamboo fly rods

Thank you. I figured that was the answer, but didn't want to assume anything.

ibookje · Post by **ibookje** » 10/14/20 13:34

Superfine 7ft
7/4
Tippet
Ultrafine

snorider · Post by **snorider** » 10/14/20 13:54

NOPE, gave the one I had to a kid at work. I am not a fan, although a 7/3 would be fun to have so I might in the future...

fisherman911 · Post by **fisherman911** » 10/14/20 15:03

Yes I have a few Orvis Bamboo rods:

6' Superfine one piece
6.5" Deluxe 2/2
7.0" Deluxe 2/2
7.5" Deluxe 2/2
6.5' Rocky mountain 3/2
7.0' 7/4 3/2
7.5' Battenkill 3/2
7.5' Midge 2/2
7.5' Midge 3/2 ( A very hard to find rod)
8.0' Battenkill 3/2
8.0' Battenkill 2/2 4 &1/8th

and I have owned many others. Day in and Day out my favorites are always the 3/2 rods.

nativebrownie · Post by **nativebrownie** » 10/14/20 15:22

One - a 7'9" 2 piece Nymph - rated for a 4 - Made only for a year or two, I believe...

reelytrout · Post by **reelytrout** » 10/14/20 15:37

I have;
- Flea
- 6 1/2,7,and 7 1/2 Deluxe
- 7 1/2, 3 7/8 oz. Battenkill
- 8, 4 3/8 oz. Battenkill
- 8, 4 1/2 oz., 3pc., Battenkill
- 9, 7oz., Shooting Star
The 7 1/2’,3 7/8 oz. gets the most use by far.

headwaters · Post by **headwaters** » 10/14/20 15:42

Yes, many, probably too many, if that's possible. I grew up near Orvis, so I've been a fan for a l-o-n-g time.

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