Orvis Fly-Rod

Question
I have an old Orvis Rod and Reel, I believe it is from 1975 based on some of my own research but I cannot be sure. It is in a metal tube with a green sock. The yellow label on the tube reads Orvis Fullflex A Rod, Lentgh: 7 1/2 Ft. Weight: 27/8 oz. For: ORVIS-HDG (6). The rod itself also has these same specks written on the base of the shaft in black cursive writing. The label also has a picture of a side view of a man in hip waders with his right arm up in the air holding the rod. The handle is cork and is above the area where the reel is attached. The metal is silver and it has a section of light colored wood, which looks very nice. The two piece rod is reddish brown and the wraps that hold on the eyes are a tranparent yellow color. The reel casing is Black so one side is black and the the edge is also black. The reel part which pops in and out is silver with a black handle and center. The center says Orvis Madison in white writing. The black portion says Model 6/7, Made in the U.S.A.

I would really appreciate a estimate on the value of this combo in excellent condition. I am also interested in someone who could repair a similar rod.

Answer
Matt,
Reels - not my area of expertise but I use Antique & Collectable Fishing Reels: Identification, Evaluation &  Maintenance Homel, & Jellison. 1996. It does not mention a model 6/7 . Reels do not have the resale value of rods. Other Orvis reels top out at 35-$40 US in excellent condition.

The rod - is it bamboo (flat sides) or graphite / fiberglass  ( round sided)?
I use the  used  the Orvis database , Orvis Bamboo Rod Production ~ 1940 to 2008: A Collector's Reference Copyright 2003-2008 James Gregory Reynolds                                                            
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze2h7gi/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/orvis.htm
I need a serial number to id your rod. It is on the rod if the rod is bamboo.
I never trust cloth socks and tubes for id, they can easily be switched.

I am going to assume you have a fiberglass fly / casting rod in one.

Price Book Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000) add about 30% for age of book

Homel gives the 7-71/2' "Fullflex" fiberglass fly rod c.1975  without an extra tip, 2 sections a value of  $15, 40 and $80 for poor, good, excellent condition respectively.

Orvis is still in business and you can read their history at
http://www.orvis.com/intro.aspx?subject=447&bhcp=1

I repair all type rods - e-mail [email protected]. My prices are very reasonable.

Luck,
Mac

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