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#21 |
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 124
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![]() LOL DANG DUDE!!!! i JUST about spit out my coffee
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#22 |
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 571
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#23 |
Native, Formerly Known as LoggerHeadBowBuster
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Lula,Ga
Posts: 763
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![]() My problem with Orvis is simply this... When there items were English made with the Hardy Bro.'s they stood for quality and craftsmanship. I respect that and have no problem with these items (prolly why Buck's case and boo rods have lasted so long). But somewhere along the line they started to do like a lot of company's did and move their operations to China but they still try and present an image of the astute affluent fly fisherman. I understand the company is a life style and it’s all about the image I just find it pathetic that they do all that and sell a bunch of Chinese made over priced crap. For those that like it and want to present that image more power to you and yall have at it but it ain’t for this ole boy. I mean no disrespect for those who enjoy their items but I don't like ANYONE who in my opinion may tarnish or corrupt fly fishing and what it means... but I reckon it means something different to everybody..
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#24 |
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 571
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![]() I hear you loud and clear. However, if a newbie picks up a fly rod--made in China or anywhere else--and hits the water, I consider that a win for everyone in the fly fishing and conservation communities.
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#25 |
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 300
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![]() The main reason I haven't bought a new Hardy Proaxis (which I really like) is the fact it's made overseas. At least TFO's overseas rods have a price that reflects where they are made.
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Native, Formerly Known as LoggerHeadBowBuster
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Lula,Ga
Posts: 763
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#27 |
Hall of Fame Member
Join Date: Nov 1998
Location: Laurel Park, NC USA
Posts: 5,941
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![]() Just a wee Google Earth update here. Both England and China are "overseas". 8> ) To my knowledge the only Hardys made in the USA are greasy burgers...................
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Former NGTO President, Sith Lord, FKA Bhuk Henri
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![]() PS Thanks alot man, now you got me jones-ing for a Hardy Thick Burger!
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#29 |
Native, Formerly Known as LoggerHeadBowBuster
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Lula,Ga
Posts: 763
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![]() You both are splittin hairs... every body know when "overseas" is used they mean Asian... And as far I'm concerned when the English made thier own stuff like when Hardy and Orvis was english made... it was with the same pride and craftsmanship as an American made so to own an English made product ranks right up there with US made... but neither of these companies makes anything in England anymore.
And by the way American burgers come form Hardees not Hardy's but nice try and being a smart alec
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#30 |
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: lawrenceville, ga
Posts: 1,210
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![]() Orvis leader material is the envy of spiders everywhere.
I use Orvis reels to smash spiders. The reels are indestructible. Filson wool sweaters are the cause of global warming...which spiders like. ...never mind-he's on a roll.
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