Heads up on cheap Orvis Fly Rod

[JestersHK]

Cabela's has Orvis Encounter flyrod with reel for $99  Only the 9ft 5wt is that price.

https://www.cabelas.com/product/ORVIS-ENCOUNTER-OUTFIT/2959409.uts?slotId=1

This is their beginner combo setup that usually runs $169 and comes with rod, hard case, and a composite large arbor reel spooled with their clearwater fly line I believe.

Probably can't beat a beginner setup anywhere near that price.  Basspro still has them at $169 so not sure whats up, maybe last year models?

Just though I'd pass it along as myself and a few guys here at work already picked some up.

[netboy]

Looks like a good deal. A 5wt is perfect for the White/Norfork/Taney.

 

[tjm]

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[JestersHK]

Well I broke in this new rod.  Seems really nicely built.  Came with decent fly line and even had a leader on it already.  I headed to our little local pond and popped two gills on top water before these darn stupid Buffalo gnats ran me off... Oh well, stink is off it.  May try to swing some streamers at Taney this weekend with it.

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19 hours ago, JestersHK said:

these darn stupid Buffalo gnats ran me off...

My buddy eye is all swollen up again.  He had the fishing fever and thought they were gone......NOT gone

[JestersHK]

48 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

My buddy eye is all swollen up again.  He had the fishing fever and thought they were gone......NOT gone

Def not gone... I bought some of the buggins spray.  It kept them from biting me as bad, but still just swarming all over me... Never experienced bugs this bad in my life.  

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