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Fly Rod Durability Test Video at the Orvis Factory

Posted by Allen Wyatt on Thu, Sep 22, 2011

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During a recent trip to the Orvis Factory (VT,) I had the oportunity to watch a fly rod durability test. I turned on the video camera, and here it is. The Orvis Access fly rod is stunningly durable as you will see on this bench test. They had to reset the test equipment because it survived the normal testing. I hope you enjoy.

Tours and visits to the Orvis factory are free and fascinating. Next time you are in New England, put it on your plans. Of course, buy your gear from me!

Comments are encouraged and appreciated!

Tags: Fly Fishing, Review, fly rod, gear, Fishing

Comments

Bet it made you jump when it finally broke. You could feel the excitement build as you listen to the clicking of the crank wench. I know it had to be done but what a waste of a good rod.

Posted @ Thursday, September 22, 2011 7:06 PM by David B

It shows the action of the rod. The butt section is much stiffer than the tip.

Posted @ Saturday, September 24, 2011 8:25 PM by Allen Wyatt

Very impressive video!

Posted @ Monday, September 26, 2011 9:40 AM by Tom Lucke

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