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Fly Fishing: Forums  Search   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in         Flies And Fins Forum Index -> Gear, Trips, & Services Reviews Forum View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message deebo Newbie Joined: May 10, 2007 Posts: 2 Location: Trevorton, Pa Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 6:55 am    Post subject: 8 wt. orvis clearwater 4 piece rod 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 ? Back to top Steelie Newbie Joined: Sep 24, 2006 Posts: 81 Location: Erie, PA Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:03 pm    Post subject: 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 Back to top hedrush999 Newbie Joined: Aug 16, 2004 Posts: 49 Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:12 pm    Post subject: 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. Back to top Steelie Newbie Joined: Sep 24, 2006 Posts: 81 Location: Erie, PA Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 5:46 pm    Post subject: 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. Last edited by Steelie on Fri Aug 10, 2007 12:15 pm; edited 1 time in total Back to top deebo Newbie Joined: May 10, 2007 Posts: 2 Location: Trevorton, Pa 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 Back to top lunchbox Newbie Joined: Mar 19, 2006 Posts: 25 Location: Utah Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:26 pm    Post subject: That is why you go to your local specialty shop instead of getting your gear online. You save a lot more money with the customer service and expertise that you get in those shops in the long run. Check out the article in your latest fly fish america. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         Flies And Fins Forum Index -> Gear, Trips, & Services Reviews Forum All times are GMT - 5 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Flies And Fins Forums----------------Fresh Water Fly Fishing ForumSalt Water Fly Fishing ForumGear, Trips, & Services Reviews ForumOff Topic Forum  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group

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