Outfishers Fly Rod and Reel Condition Rating Guide

Our team inspects every piece of fly-fishing equipment that comes our way and rates each one of the 10 scored components on a scale from 1 to 10, 10 being the best. The overall rating is the sum of all those components, anywhere from 0 to 100 theoretically. Keep in mind, Outfishers doesn’t sell equipment rated less than 70. We then try to capture the imperfections in the photos so you can see the condition for yourself.

• 96-100: Like-New
  
  Fly rods and reels in this range are indiscernible from a new store-bought rod or direct purchase from the manufacturer. The original warranty card may be present and blank. The blanks, guides, ferrules, reel components and cork show no signs of use. The tube may have minor imperfections from shipping and handling. The sleeve or case will be clean.
• 91-95: Excellent
  
  These fly rods and reels may have been used a limited number of times, lawn-casted, or only tested. The original warranty card may not be present. The blank, guides, ferrules, reel components and cork show limited signs of use. No paint or epoxy is chipped and there are limited areas of blemishes or minor scuffs present on the rod. The tube may have minor imperfections and there are limited blemishes or minor scuffs present on the tube. The sleeve will be clean.
• 86-90: Very Good
  
  To receive a very good rating, fly rods and reels will display some light signs of use. The blank, guides, ferrules, reel components and cork may have minor paint and epoxy chips, scratches, scuffs, or other cosmetic marks from light wear and normal use. The rod or reel may have moderate areas of blemishes or minor scuffs. The tube may have minor dents and scratches. The sleeve or case may show signs of use.
• 81-85: Good
  
  Rods and reels in this range display signs of moderate use. The blank, guides, ferrules, reel components and cork will have minor paint and epoxy chips, scratches, scuffs, or other cosmetic marks from moderate use. The rod or reel may have significant areas of blemishes or minor scuffs. The tube may have significant dents and scratches. The sleeve or case may show signs of use.
• 76-80: Above Average
  
  These fly rods and reels show signs of moderate to heavy use. The blank, guides, ferrules, reel components and cork will have visible signs of use including paint and epoxy chips, scratches, scuffs, or other cosmetic marks from moderate to heavy use. The cork grip may be dirty and missing small pieces. The rod or reel may have significant blemishes or minor scuffs. The tube may have significant dents and scratches. The sleeve or case may show signs of use and have loose stitching.
• 70-79: Average
  
  Rods and reels with scores here show signs of heavy use. The blank, guides, ferrules, reel seat components and cork will all still be functional and have no structural damage but may display significant paint and epoxy chips and scratches. The cork may be dirty and missing significant pieces. The rod and tube may have numerous minor dents and scratches. The sleeve or case may show signs of heavy use and have loose stitching.
• 69 or <: Unsalable
  
  Outfishers does not sell rods or reels rated 69 or less. These items will have major dents, likely damage, excessive wear, and replaced or repaired parts.