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Orvis Western fly rod
Posted by: gary-hunt (---.client.mchsi.com)
Date: April 11, 2010 10:33PM

I have came upon an orvis 61/2ft, 3oz,3wt Western fly rod blank. It has a 5.0 tip and the butt dia is about 8.5mm or .33465 range. Can anyone tell me some history on this fly rod? Also what's the 3oz in reference to? Thanks gary.

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Re: Orvis Western fly rod
Posted by: Bill Hickey (---.nycap.res.rr.com)
Date: April 11, 2010 11:28PM

Gary, I believe what you have is the blank that was used in the HLS Series of rods. The Western was a faster action blank. These blanks predate the Rocky Mtn series and I would think its was made in the early 90's. The 3oz should be the weight of the blank.

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Re: Orvis Western fly rod
Posted by: Paul Lindsey (---.dsl.okcyok.swbell.net)
Date: April 12, 2010 10:02AM

Gary i just finished building an old Orvis and contacted Orvis about the blank. I got excellent service from them . I suggest you give them a call they are very helpful

Paul@soonercustomrod.com

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Re: Orvis Western fly rod
Posted by: gary-hunt (---.client.mchsi.com)
Date: April 12, 2010 08:39PM

Thanks for the info, guys. I'll check that out Orvis,Thanks Paul and thank you Bill ,I kind-a thought that. good info .THANKS.

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