Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 8'6 3/2 6wt 7'2" There is a darker spot

There is a darker spot on the butt section ferrule wrap from either a blemish on the cane underneath or a mishap with the varnish/color preserver

6" 12 cork blunt western-style grip

A truly flawless handmade reel

Next I had samples hard-coated

For here we have a very scarce fly reel made under the guidance of Ernest Staub in Montreal

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 8'6 3/2 6wt 7'2" There is a darker spotFor sale here is an Orvis Battenkill impregnated 8'6" 3 2 4 5 8 oz. bamboo rod. Serial #13872. The rod was made in 1952 by George Reid and Cal Skinner. Excellent condition. All wraps are sound, the rod is full length and straight. Chestnut brown wraps over medium dark tempered cane. Cigar western style grip is comfortable in the hand. The cork is very clean. Aluminum down locking reel seat with walnut spacer. Ferrule sizes 16 64 and 10 64 with a great