FlyRod126
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Anyone else ever have durability problems with Orvis Hydros superfine line? Only used it about 25x and tip is sinking. Also any tips for repairing fly line? I really don’t want to replace it so soon.
Fly line repair
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dryflyguy
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I use Mucilin paste on the end of the fly line and leader to help keep it floating
May be all you need to do
What kind of repair are you talking about?
I’ve repaired small nicks in the line with aqua seal
May be all you need to do
What kind of repair are you talking about?
I’ve repaired small nicks in the line with aqua seal
FlyRod126
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Yes for repairing like a pinhole
CRB
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25 trips is not a lot I suggest contacting Orvis.
FlyRod126
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FlyRod126
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I contacted Orvis via email. I also sent a photo. They got back to me already and said they zoomed in on the photo and it looks like the coating is coming off. They already checked my account and seen my purchase date. So with that they are sending a new line and it will ship today!! Thank you for bringing it to my attention that I should contact Orvis. These guys are great and really stand by their products!!
dryflyguy
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totally agree
Orvis has always been more than than fair to me with any issues I've had with their products
PennKev
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x2 for using Mucillin, Payette Paste, or similar product. It might not be a permanent fix, but it'll make a huge difference for a while at least.
Bamboozle
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I realize you have a line issue that is being resolved by Orvis but going forward, cleaning your fly line also helps keep the tip floating...
Another thing that helps is to make sure all or part of your leader butt is floating.
Because I use thread furled leaders often, I clean the furled portion when I clean my fly line, let it dry completely and redress. If it is just a straight mono leader, I grease at least 18" of the butt.
As far as cuts & cracks cuts go, I always carry a tube of UV Knot Sense with me for field repairs. At home repairs have included SHRINKING small diameter heat shrink tubing over the crack on a VERY clean line and then cutting off the heat shrink.
If you get it right, the heat shrink melts the coating and refuses it over the crack. The same trick works to repair or fabricate welded loops.
Shawn_H
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Had a similar experience recently with a basically brand new and expensive line from SA - and I did not have the same positive customer service experience.
FlyRod126
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I broke a Clearwater rod tip and a Helios rod tip over the past few years and I went on line and filled out the warranty info. I paid $60 both times. On both occasions I had the tip delivered to my door in under 72 hours. Now with them replacing my line the and how quick and easy it was, I will try my hardest to spend my money with them over any others.
Cougarbaby
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Never never had an issue with Orvis on warranty items , broken tip was here in 2 days, waders that leaked in the boot replaced free , kudo's to them, I kiddingly tried to get them to replace a lost rod, actually I was registering a new rod and told them I lost the other when I went swimming on the Yough and jokingly asked if they'd replace it,also asked they take it off my registry as it's gone forever
