Orvis Far and Fine 7' 9" 5wt

[tippet]

Just got what I would call a 9 out of a 10; a sweet rod. I dont have much need for a 5wt so I'm thinking about selling it. It's all original including a pristine case and sheath. Dated 1184 and I'll post pictures as soon as I can figure out how to.

Looking for offers.

 

[mcnerney]

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[mcnerney]

Sweet looking rod, looks almost brand new!

 

[fly_guy12955]

That is a gorgeous rod. Can't buy it, but I do admire it.

 

[tippet]

I cant find many marks on the rod so I'd guess it might have never been used. Not bad for a rod 29 years old. As I said I only do a little local trout fishing and I already have an Orvis ZG so dont really need this rod. Not sure what a reasonable price would be. If I do sell it I'm going to upgrade my waders.........burrrr!

 

[axle27]

That's a good looking rod. Interesting, though. I had one that I just sold. It had a wood reel seat rather than the cork. It was a later model (1997, I think). I wonder when they made the change over. And, mine was uplocking while this one is downlocking.

I just bought a 8'9" Western series from about that era and it has the cork reel seat, also. Interesting. It's also an uplocking.

Don't mean to hijack, just observing things.

 

[sweetandsalt]

Orvis often made more than one version...cork spacer, bright down locking or wood spacer, black up locking, Presentation model. Same rod. The model and month/year are always on the butt cap.

 

[FrankB2]

You might do better posting this in the Classified forum.

 

[ctyslcr]

I have an Orvis Tight Loop, 8'3" 4 wt. It is a 1984 model and also has a cork seat. Love the rod and this one intrigues me too. I love the older rods and these are US made too.

Regards,
Peter

 

[nickj]

Ok, seeing as you're looking for offers... $50 and I'll pay the shipping cost as well. It IS an old rod, after all.

 

[FrankB2]

I was going to offer $50 per section, Nick.

 

[nickj]

I was going to offer $50 per section, Nick.

Ha! Well, ok, you've got the high bid. I have one, it's my favorite rod by a huge margin. I haven't caught a trout with it in almost 3 hours.

 

[tippet]

Searched eBay and saw one sold for $300. Seems pretty high but would make me happy.

 

[ctyslcr]

There is one on ebay now with 2 days left and at $51. I'm going to watch it.

Regards,
Peter

 

[tippet]

BTW thanks to all who replied and sent me messages. Going to check around a little more before I put a price on it.

Pete, sure hope that ebay rod price goes up. $50 wont buy me much of a wader.

 

[ctyslcr]

Tip, I'll give you $100 right now!!!LOL

By the way, for what it's worth yours has the sock, the ebay one doesn't.

Regards,
Peter

 

[tippet]

LOL...well if I dont get any higher offers its yours. The more I look at this rod the more I'm convinced its never been fished.

 

[ctyslcr]

That's how my 8'3" 5 wt Tight Loops looks. I cleaned the handle with Simple Green and it looks new. Love that rod.

Regards,
Peter

 

[Ard]

If you're gonna sell for 100 I'll pay 125 right now!

Ard