Hey hurly,
I bet that Orvis BBS balances out with that sweet little 6' Ralph Isaac Bamboo very nicely.
Hope you've gotten a chance to rub a little fish stink on her and break her in right!
Please email me a couple photos when you get a chance, would love to see them.
ducksterman,
I agree with hurly on this one, I'd personally rather have the English/Hardy made reel, than the China made version.
The older Hardy made Orvis CFO reels now command big dollars and are highly sought after by us Bamboo afficianatos'.
Just think, you could purchase a new English made Orvis BBS and in about 10 or so years it just may be worth more than you paid for it. I dont think that will be the case with the China made reels!
Besides, the English from the get go partnered with us in Iraq and continue to stand strong by us in Iraq! I certainly can afford a twenty spot to help keep their economy pumping strong!
British or China, British or China? Just a little food for thought that makes you go, Hmmmmmmmmmn!
Terry
"The solution to any problem - work, love, money, whatever - is to go fishing, and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be." - John Gierach