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deebo
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 6:55 am    Post subject: 8 wt. orvis clearwater 4 piece rod Reply with quote

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 ?
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 5:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:15 am    Post subject: thanks Reply with quote

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
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.
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