A student of mine came to me with a rod that was given to him but he would now like to part with. It is an Orvis rod but has not other designation on it.
The word graphite is printed on there along with the fact that it is a 7.5 foot two piece 1 wt.
I sort of would like to buy the rod although I have no clue what I would do with it nor what the going rate for the rod is. I neither want to hose the young man nor over pay so if someone could tell me a bit about the line and what I ought to pay I would be in your debt.
I am guessing that the rod is a lower end model with so little on it
It sounds like an early Orvis graphite probably from the mid 1980’s. If it has a rough finish that’s what it is. Early on Orvis did not sand their blanks after rolling them. I’ve got a 9 1/2’ 8 wt in that same grapite. I’ve used it for years for salmon and steelies. Fairly soft and slo by todays standards. but for a 1 wt it should be nice.
that rod will go for $ 200-225 on ebay . that series is arguably one of the most collectable that orvis made. its a damn fine rod. it could easily be sold on this board in short order. include some pics. best ,heinrich
Old Orvis catalogs would be the best way to identify the rod. Guess you’d be looking at a late 1980’s - early 1990’s rod that came out after the 1 ounce rods.
Thanks again for all the help. I am really happy for the kid that he got such a nice rod. I will be sure to get him to this site once he knows if he wants to sell it or much better to learn to use it and have a sport for a lifetime.
Rembered the Orvis News used to have the catch club with pictures of what was caught on specific rods & think there was a 1 weight pin for the accomplishment. Will have to get out the old papers, just as getting out some old Orvis catalogs for this info. A spring 1993 issue had a superfine The One Weight advertised as the world’s first one weight graphite fly rod, the most delicate fly rod ever made. 7 1/2’ 2/1 when 6X tippets are the rule. 1 3/8oz with cork & ring reel seat & superfine grip. Outfit with a CFO I, DT1F line, 100 yards 12 lb backing & front loop was $500. Rod only $295 & Blank only $125.
Rembered the Orvis News used to have the catch club with pictures of what was caught on specific rods & think there was a 1 weight pin for the accomplishment. Will have to get out the old papers, just as getting out some old Orvis catalogs for this info. A spring 1993 issue had a Superfine: The One Weight advertised as the world's first one weight graphite fly rod, the most delicate fly rod ever made. 7 1/2' 2/1 when 6X tippets are the rule. 1 3/8oz with cork & ring reel seat & superfine grip. Premium outfit with a CFO I, DT1F line, 100 yards 12 lb backing & front loop was $500. Rod only $295 & Blank only $125.
