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deebo

I bought an Orvis clearwater8wt. 4 piece rod from an online store. When I tryed to put it together the joints were too big for each other leaving a gap of around 1/4 inch. Should I take some fine sandpaper to make a tight flush fit? or is there a better way to correct this problem ?

Steelie · Newbie Joined: Sep 24, 2006 Posts: 90 Location: Erie, PA

If it's a new rod...as in your the original owner, then you should send the rod to orvis and they will correct the problem. If you do anything to the rod (sandpaper) the warranty will be voided and then they will not fix it.

Mike

hedrush999 · Newbie Joined: Aug 16, 2004 Posts: 48

If you mean "gap" by the two pieces don't push all the way together, then this is ok. Orvis rods usually wear in, and this is the way they are supposed to fit.

Steelie · Newbie Joined: Sep 24, 2006 Posts: 90 Location: Erie, PA

I'm sorry. I thought he meant the "female" end was to large for the "male" end, as in they were loose when put together. Sorry for the misinformation.

deebo · Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:15 am Post subject: thanks

Hey thanks I talk to Orvis and found out it was made like that to relieve pressure at the joints. Again, thanks for the heads up

lunchbox · Newbie Joined: Mar 19, 2006 Posts: 31 Location: Utah

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