Hello Fellow Forumers:
I'm looking to replace an Orvis tube label from the 1970s. Specifically, it's the green and silver label found on the grey metallic tubes (w/ hex cap) of the era.
I checked with the Orvis Rod Shop and, of course, they no longer use or stock such labels nor will they provide a current label to use as a substitute. Disappointing, because they used to, take my word for it.
At any rate, as a shot in the proverbial dark, does anyone out have an Orvis tube label--OR FACSIMILE/COPY--I could use? I'd be happy to pay for such a thing that might work. It doesn't have to match the green/silver label. Any unmarked Orvis rod tube label or photocopy would work.
Please PM me or e-mail SZeke1(at)aol(dot) com. Thanks very much in advance!
Scott Z.
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#1Flyman615
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Re: Orvis tube label
#2Well, I struck out with Orvis and with Fellow Forumers as well. So after thinking for a moment, I decided to ask my daughter--who's a graphic artist and works for a printing company--if she could help.
Here's the result which I believe is a pretty faithful reproduction of the original Orvis tube label. Thanks Erin!
Scott Z.
Here's the result which I believe is a pretty faithful reproduction of the original Orvis tube label. Thanks Erin!
Scott Z.
Flyman615
"An undisturbed river is as perfect as we will ever know, every refractive slide of cold water a glimpse of eternity" - Thomas McGuane
"An undisturbed river is as perfect as we will ever know, every refractive slide of cold water a glimpse of eternity" - Thomas McGuane
Re: Orvis tube label
#3Orvis replaced a label on the tube from a Battenkill rod that I had sent in for restoration. I think it was 2021.
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#4My rod does not need restoration, and Orvis no longer has these labels from the 1970s available.
Scott Z.
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Re: Orvis tube label
#5Some twenty years ago I sent in a Model 99 for restoration and Orvis made a new tube with a S/N'ed label for it. It wasn't the period label or tube, but better than nothing. If you have someone in the family with the talent to make a reproduction label then my hat's off to her.
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#6Wow, that's super nice, and more legible than the original embossed data.Flyman615 wrote: ↑02/11/23 11:01Well, I struck out with Orvis and with Fellow Forumers as well. So after thinking for a moment, I decided to ask my daughter--who's a graphic artist and works for a printing company--if she could help.
Here's the result which I believe is a pretty faithful reproduction of the original Orvis tube label. Thanks Erin!
Scott Z.
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Re: Orvis tube label
#7How lucky are you ? ! just round off the corners & it is perfect. Could she do a Heddon ?
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