Yes, i used to work for orvis. Had i still been at orvis, i wouldn't have caught this fish. I was borrowing a rod from Mike as i didn't bring anything. I also fished a hardy, echo, and scheels rod that day too. I am now the fly fishing/hunting manager at the Scheels store in overland park opening end of june. Fyi, orvis shared the story on their fb page too, so I'm sure perk is ok.