Orvis Wes Jordan 8'6 8wt Bamboo Rod

Orvis Wes Jordan 8'6 8wt Bamboo RodFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Wes Jordan 8'6" 2 2 8wt bamboo rod. Serial #51935 made in 1968. The rod is in excellent original condition. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features beautiful darkly tempered cane often seen on Orvis rods from this era. Chestnut colored wraps. The script remains clean and bold. The cigar grip is 6 3 4" in length with a thumb and palm indentation. The cork is only mildly soiled. Aluminum down

smooth and swift with great recovery

A must-have for any Hardy collector

This rod would be a great addition to any collection or as your new go-to rod for that favorite small stream

Two sections with three tips

The rod is in as-new condition

This Hardy Bougle MKIV 3 1/4" trout reel is made in England and accompanied by an extra spool

mortise cork reel seat

10 cork medium blunt cigar grip shows signs of having been cleaned

"Tibor Reel by Ted Juracsik" and "the Riptide" printed on the side as well as a plaque (removable) with the previous owner's name printed on it

The tensioner works flawlessly

This appears to be the second generation model of this famed anti-reverse classic saltwater reel

Great if you need to turn over an extra long leader or push a large dry fly or hopper (I fish a configuration like this on the Delaware)