I own an Orvis MCL Midge/Nymph that has a rather awful smell (I think formaldehyde) to the rod bag, as well as the rod itself. I have several other Orvis
bamboo rods and the smell is not evident. Any others of you have a similar experience? Washing the bag doesn't get rid of the odor.
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 retrotrout |
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Posts: 1139 12/18/2008 17:19 |
I have a couple of Heddons that put out a pretty foul smell when I open the tubes. I figured it was the bags, and since I didn't want to damage them by
washing them, I just live with it. It's not noticeable after a few minutes.
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Posts: 805 12/18/2008 17:53 Moderator |
I've smelled all kinds of stuff when I've opened the tube. Most of it is really good smelling!!
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Posts: 1189 12/18/2008 19:06 |
Hang the bag in the garage and get a new bag to use day to day. If you sell in 10 years the orig. bag may be ready to go.
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Posts: 400 12/19/2008 09:32 |
Wash the bag in Woolite, gentle cycle. Air dry.
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Posts: 1820 12/19/2008 11:42 King of the Gnomes |
teter,
I am almost completely convinced It is caused by Heddon's use of turpentine as I did a 7.5 3/2 and finished it with varnish thinned with turp and made it smell just like a Heddon. still does years later. And it may be getting stronger  could be a hint to
fish it more?
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Posts: 1142 12/19/2008 13:51 |
Gnome wrote:That sounds like the best solution. Thanks, Jeff! Lon |
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Posts: 286 12/20/2008 11:04 |
Wax the rod with Town Talk Orange Wax, then it will smell like oranges!
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Posts: 1724 12/20/2008 12:17 |
Retrotrout Would suggest that you cover the smelly bag with lots baking soda for a few days letting it absorb the odors. Then soak the bag in a warm water / baking
soda solution to get the remaining powder from the bag; rinse in clean warm water; squeeze out the excess water; then let it drip dry in a warm (not hot) area.
You might want to put a little weight on the bottom of the bag (a binder clip with a few lead sinkers ..... or LOTS of beads !) to get some of the wrinkles
from the bag.
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Posts: 475 12/22/2008 03:01 |
I have a number of rods where the bag smelled strongly of tobacco smoke. Really suprised me how strong the smell could be. Hand wash carefully. I have had no
problem gently ironing the bags after they dry.
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retrotrout |
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Posts: 88 03/05/2009 22:53 |
This is the smell of formaldehyde. Not varnish, not tobacco, not fish slime. And it's the only Orvis bamboo rod I own that the bag smells that way.
I've washed it three times, and it still smells. Does it have something to do with the impregnation process?
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Posts: 1948 03/06/2009 00:45 Registered User |
It's the smell of good memories. I love it!!
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teter |
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Posts: 1240 03/06/2009 01:19 |
Yes, it has everything to do with the impregnation process, unlike the odor I noticed in my Heddon bags and tubes.
*This information has not been vetted by anyone who actually knows anything about chemistry, Bakelite, or smells. Well, O.K., maybe I know about smells.
Last Edited By: teter 03/06/2009 13:54.
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Posts: 1138 03/06/2009 08:31 |
FYI for all of older board members - new medical study a sure sign of Alzheimer's is not being able to smell - lemons, natural gas, bananas, or formaldahyde (kidding). Look what happened to Bozeman Montana when someone could not smell natural gas. Gregg |
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Posts: 927 03/06/2009 08:56 Moderator |
Retrotrout, your rod was previously owned by an undertaker.
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aside, it might be worth an inquiry to your local funeral parlor as I'm sure they know how to get rid of that odor!
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Posts: 2786 03/06/2009 15:37 Immoderatus Britannicus |
it might be worth an inquiry to your local funeral parlor as I'm sure they know how to get rid of that odor!You mean as in a burial???
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Posts: 7072 03/06/2009 15:59 Bulldog1935 |
I cannot tolerate the smell of mildew.
In fact, my boss uses my nose to identify which rooms in the office need the carpet treated - and I'm even a cigar smoker - just hypersensitive to mildew. I really don't understand how people can search out old leather reel cases. Make mine new and mildew-free, please. 
the rods are never obsolete - the marketing is.
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