Hey Byron,

I'm just guessing that there are perhaps 3, 4 or more fly shops in that area. Well, at least 1 that you say you went to for the backing and line. So what is with the allegiance to Orvis and that particular reel? With the obvious competition and other options available, I would have: 1)Told the Orvis guy to pound salt; 2)Tried to speak with the manager to make my dissatisfaction known before I; 3)Walked out; and 4)Bought a different reel someplace else. Just sayin.