This past Friday (Oct 23) I had a few hours to kill and decided that I would try the Millers river off of route 2 just west of Erving center. I had just parked and was preparing to open the trunk of my car when another car pulled up. It seemed he had the same plans as I did. Working a new stretch of the river and trying to find some large browns. After a few quick words I opened the trunk of my car. Now I’m not sure how many fly-fishermen out there have said this “Where is my fly reel?” After an extensive search of my car only then did I realize that my primary fly rod was missing as well. After a few moments of questioning my self only then did I realize that I must of left it at the Swift river the week before.
The Orvis Store in Manchester, VT
I must of leaned my rod with my reel against my car, got out of my waders, put on my shoes and like an idiot forgot to stow my pole and reel away in the trunk. How stupid am I !!! That was about a $600 hundred dollar mistake that for sure I won’t be making any time soon.
So today off I went to the Orvis Manchester store. I had hoped to buy a new fly tying vise but instead ended up replacing my reel. I made pretty good time and I do have to admit the drive to Manchester is quite nice even on a cold and rainy day like it was today.
Now I would have bought a new rod as well but just could not afford to do so at this time. Plus my back up rod is more than good enough. Kyle the clerk and fly-casting instructor felt my pain after telling him the story about my rod and reel. Now I know what some of you are saying Orvis, is blue blooded and high nosed but my experiences have always been good if not great. I even got an invite to fish with him on the Battenkill this spring.
To sum up everything:
1. Lost my favorite rod and reel. Power Matrix 4 weight, Battenkill Large Arbor reel.
2. If you have seen my rod and reel please e-mail me
3. It really sucks buying equipment twice!