Extreme Couponing: Orvis Edition

I personally like Orvis products simply because they work and last. The stores are inviting for customers and their dogs (free dog biscuits). The staff at my local Orvis store are full of knowledge about fishing and hunting and they are not shy about questions no matter if you inquire about a new leader or a specific spot to fish on the Yellowstone river. This helps Orvis achieve a local tackle shop feel with big box selection. However this is all good but the major downfall is the high prices that go along with that high quality. How do you make Orvis affordable?


Luckily Orvis sends coupons out through their mailing list about four to six times a year. My favorite: purchase $50 save $25. This might not help persuade you to buy the $200 Barbour upland jacket however I have a method to my coupon madness.


The most use I have found is buy a item in the twenty to thirty dollar range that you really want, then fill up on flies or small items. This has helped me supply my fly box and get started without having to order offline and pay shipping.


This weekend I purchased a pair of wool Barbour gloves, couple of leaders, tippets, and some streamers. Not bad, be on the lookout for more near Christmas and tell your loved ones who might shop for you.