Orvis Battenkill 8' 5-6wt Bamboo Rod

Orvis Battenkill 8' 5-6wt Bamboo RodFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 8' 3 2 5 6wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 21525. Made in 1957. The rod remains in excellent condition. The mid section is regrettably short by 1 3 8" and was reset by Wes Jordan. Also, the two tips have slight sets, easily mendable. The rod features beautiful chocolate colored Bakelite impregnated cane with transparent caramel wraps. Blued guides. The script remains clean and bold. The varnish over the script

Includes an aftermarket zippered faux leather case

void of cracks or other defects

Well done dip over re-finish

2-tip built for a #6 line

Best suited for 5/6/7 weight lines and backing

Screw lock is stamped with "The Leonard

The rod tube is the heaviest brass-lined leather Arnie Mason tube

11 cork medium blunt grip

I decided to make a Payne tribute to match that which had been related in the story

Silk marker ribbon

Fully functional and in excellent used condition

Flamed cane in three up node pattern