Orvis flyrod

[beadhead2]

Does anyone have any info on an Orvis Clearwater Classic 664-2
It's a 6'6" 2pc 4wht
Possible year ? and value ?
Cannot find any info
Thanks

 

[PennKev]

If it has the natural gray blank and older style of Orvis logo font on the inscription, it is early 2000's. Retailed for ~$200 and IIRC was the last of the Clearwaters to be made in the USA.

If it has a painted blank and newer Orvis logo font, it is a later rod. I believe these were all made over seas by this point. There may have been a few years where Clearwaters had updated cosmetics but where still made in the USA. It's hard to remember and I no longer have any old Orvis catalogs form that time. The clearwaters have gone through several iterations since production has switched to China.

A picture would be helpful.

At any rate you are looking at a rod that was in the $200 range, mint, brand new.

 

[beadhead2]

Thanks PennKev
I believe the rod was from the 90's
It is in very good condition ,fished very little

 

[TYoung]

The very first Clearwater rods were made in the 90s.

 

[beadhead2]

Thank you TYoung ,I just heard from Orvis and they said the same thing
They were USA made

 

[salvelinusfontinalis]

I used to own a rare clearwater fullflex i loved. They only made so many. If i remember it was a 7' 3wt fullflex in black.
Wish i still had that one.
Beautiful casting rod

 

[sandfly]

Henry they were only sold in a few shops, mainstream was the biggest seller when I was there. let me know what you want was in 2004 and 2005

 

[beadhead2]

Bob
I thought it was earlier than that ,cause I bought the 7'3wht ,7'9"5wht,61/2 ft 4wht
Haven't found a base starting price on the 6 1/2 ft yet
If you are interested in it ,pm or email me with offer