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Frequent Flyer 3-weight 8'6" 7-piece Fly Rod
This is an ideal travel fly fishing rod for small streams and mountain lakes. Easy to pack, so it makes it a great travel companion.
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6 of 6(100%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Frequent Flyer 3-weight 8'6" 7-piece Fly Rod
Review 1 for Frequent Flyer 3-weight 8'6" 7-piece Fly Rod
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Superb Rod,
March 10, 2012
By: dpbrown76
from Zurich, Switzerland
"I've had my FF for about 2 years now. Beautiful 7 pieces of graphite stuck together. Silky smooth and fits snug into a very, very nice Orvis case which has section compartments. Class. I have other 7 piece 'travel' rods, but will only use the Orvis. Light enough for presenting dries and also chunky enough to throw some dirty (i.e. 2 nymphs and split) gear if needed. Landed many (20+ in.) large Bows and Brownies in Austria on this beauty. Not a hick-up. Well done Orvis!"
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Review 2 for Frequent Flyer 3-weight 8'6" 7-piece Fly Rod
Overall Rating:
Good value for your money,
February 8, 2010
By: Scandinaviafish
from Sweden, Scandinavia
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"Bought a 3wt a couple of weeks ago. The rod is not as smooth as the more expensive Orvis rods but for the money spent, a very good deal.
The cork quality of the handle is perhaps not the best but for this price I would recommend the rod. Casts well enough and is a dream to pack. If you are looking for a rod that takes no place at all, chose this! You could place rod, reel and a box of flies in your glove compartment."
The cork quality of the handle is perhaps not the best but for this price I would recommend the rod. Casts well enough and is a dream to pack. If you are looking for a rod that takes no place at all, chose this! You could place rod, reel and a box of flies in your glove compartment."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for Frequent Flyer 3-weight 8'6" 7-piece Fly Rod
Overall Rating:
Great travel rod!!,
September 18, 2008
By: zSar
from New York, NY
"I own a couple of other rods and this one is one of the best. The rod snug nicely in my bag. After work, I would go for a quick end of hard days work for a relaxing fresh water fishing. Heading home big smiles. The rod is very responsive and durable. I recommend this rod to everyone..."
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for Frequent Flyer 3-weight 8'6" 7-piece Fly Rod
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Fantastic travel Rod!!!,
May 14, 2008
By: EllicottCityFlyer
"Was little skeptical at first, but became a believer after landing several brook trout on a narrow mountain stream in VA. It’s so smooth that I couldn’t tell at times that it was a 7 piece rod. It’s small enough to pack in a backpack for hiking up to hard to reach streams in the mountain. Highly recommend it!!!!"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for Frequent Flyer 3-weight 8'6" 7-piece Fly Rod
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Great Balance,
October 15, 2007
By: flytyer1940
"Purchased my 3 wt. in Boston and just tried it out on the Carson river in Calif. It had great balance and sensitivity. One of my best purchases!"
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Review 6 for Frequent Flyer 3-weight 8'6" 7-piece Fly Rod
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July 7, 2006
By: T. Hawk
"This super-light rod is true to casting effectiveness and efficiency; even with mid-flex, it allows me to present small flies accurately. Coupled with the superb Battenkill Large Arbor reel, I find the casting of such light 3 wt. line to be dependable, even in slightly windy conditions. I have only been fly fishing for a few years, and this rod gives me just as much confidence in using different casts as my two-piece 6 wt. rod. Additionally, having relocated to Switzerland a number of years ago, I spend a lot of time hiking to small streams, mountain lakes, and other difficult-to-get-to fishing spots. My two-piece is just not practical in these situations. Thank you Orvis, for making getting to out-of-the-way fishing locations easy! Throw this rod and my gear in the rucksack and I'm off!"
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