Tim Apple wrote:

You know, since I've been flyfishing I've heard allot of smack talk against
Orvis, not but a little while ago I became the owner of a used Orvis rod,
and I think it's one of the best casting rods I own. ...

I think the "beef" with Orvis is more reverse snobbery than anything
of substance. Orvis presents themselves as upscale and markets their
products the same way. Tweed and cardigans, bird dog asleep in front
of the fireplace while the master of the house ties flies with a pipe
in his mouth and a brandy at the elbow. This image is, of course,
anathema to most of roff. All the fly fishermen here drive rusted out
old Dodge Darts, wear clothes from the Goodwill bin, and fish with old
fly rods purchased for six ninety-five at Sears back in the fifties.

Like you, I have a used Orvis rod, a 7'6" Superfine, that I am very
happy with.

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Ken Fortenberry