Orvis Blanks

[smallstreams.co.za]

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.

[JadeDsantos]

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.

I am actually really surprised compared to the factory cost. The Helios 2 is something like 750 dollars form the factory.

[NeilRowe]

Orvis at $325? Expensive for what you get.

[Andre]

I agree....not worth their money. Most Orvis's aren't much good. There are one or two that are ok, but for most of them, very overrated flyrods.

Orvis at $325? Expensive for what you get.

[smallstreams.co.za]

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.

100% in agreement Neil. The only rod/blank I would consider from Orvis at this stage would be the Superfine Touch (in carbon and glass) which (depending on model) retails for like $150. For a price like that I would go for it, but aside from that, staying with arguably the best brand and best service is a no-brainer.

I agree....not worth their money. Most Orvis's aren't much good. There are one or two that are ok, but for most of them, very overrated flyrods.

The Helios2 is quite a rod. I've fished the 8'4 3-weight, and it is a superb rod!!

[NeilRowe]

100% in agreement Neil. The only rod/blank I would consider from Orvis at this stage would be the Superfine Touch (in carbon and glass) which (depending on model) retails for like $150. For a price like that I would go for it, but aside from that, staying with arguably the best brand and best service is a no-brainer.



The Helios2 is quite a rod. I've fished the 8'4 3-weight, and it is a superb rod!!

Good to hear. Still messing with GRP are you?

[smallstreams.co.za]

I am actually really surprised compared to the factory cost. The Helios 2 is something like 750 dollars form the factory.

Keep in mind there is ZERO warranty on them! Replacement fee only.

[Korrie]

The "life time warranty" is costing the rod companies and end the end the fly fishers much more than what they originally bargained for.

[JadeDsantos]

Keep in mind there is ZERO warranty on them! Replacement fee only.

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.

[smallstreams.co.za]

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.

On the blanks Jade.