Crazy how much cheaper Orvis blanks are than the other top brands (of which you can get blanks). Sage, NFC, Winston. Is the price of a warranty really worth so much?
Comparing blanks of 9'0 5-weights (all prices from Mudhole to compare fairly)
Orvis Helios2 - $325
Sage One - #363
Sage Method - $400
Winston BiiX - $454
Mind you, looking at that, I'd still get the Sage keeping the warranty and local service and support from Frontier in mind.
Mario Geldenhuys
Smallstream fanatic, plus I do some other things that I can't tell you about
"All the tips or magical insights in the world can't replace devotion, dedication, commitment, and gumption - and there is not secret in that" - Glenn Brackett
Orvis at $325? Expensive for what you get.
Mario Geldenhuys
Smallstream fanatic, plus I do some other things that I can't tell you about
"All the tips or magical insights in the world can't replace devotion, dedication, commitment, and gumption - and there is not secret in that" - Glenn Brackett
The "life time warranty" is costing the rod companies and end the end the fly fishers much more than what they originally bargained for.
Korrie Broos
Don't go knocking on Death's door, ring the bell and run like hell. He hates it. (anon)
Nymphing, adds depth to your fly fishing.
Nymphing, is fly fishing in another dimension
Hey Mario
I didnt know that was true. I bought a second hand Orvis here in ZA - the ferrule broke and I wrote to them about fixing it as they said they had a 25year warranty - They replace it with a H2 - I bought the rod for 2k here.
I was really amazed that they would do this.
Niel, I love my Orvis, it doesnt have the backbone I thought it would, but its such a light rod its awesome to use.
Check out some of my FF pics - http://www.flickr.com/photos/30562135@N07/
Mario Geldenhuys
Smallstream fanatic, plus I do some other things that I can't tell you about
"All the tips or magical insights in the world can't replace devotion, dedication, commitment, and gumption - and there is not secret in that" - Glenn Brackett
Yeah, its a solid risk - I just thought that they would maybe be forthcoming with their consumers service if something went wrong. Warranty or not. Anyway - The warranty is a good reason to buy a Sage any day, never mind the fact they are great blanks.
Are there any other brands that dont give a warranty that make blanks?
Check out some of my FF pics - http://www.flickr.com/photos/30562135@N07/
In SA it's hard to challenge the Sage warranty and excellent dealer support from Frontier and Upstream. I've read that the latest offerings from Hardy and Orvis are great and GL NRX needs no introduction. But, ownership is also about warranty and resale. In my book, anyway.
Disclaimer.... none of my posts are intended to be "expert advice"..just opinions from someone who is willing to help where he can.
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