Orvis Battenkill 9' 8wt Bamboo Rod 7'3" While not in collector condition

While not in collector condition

Full engraving treatment

Cap and ring reel seat over a beautiful mortised tiger maple spacer

Rod tube has a few dents in it but it has done its job well

Deadly accurate with a DT4

Orvis Battenkill 9' 8wt Bamboo Rod 7'3" While not in collector conditionFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 9' 2 2 8wt bamboo rod. Serial #30021 made in 1961. The rod is in excellent original condition as it was cared for very well. All sections are full length and straight. Darkly tempered cane with transparent caramel wraps. The wrap varnish, as well as the varnish over the script, is in excellent shape. The script remains clean and bold. Bright guides. U shaped hook keeper. Bright aluminum winding check.