Orvis Battenkill Nymph Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #4 8'3" Correct smooth brass foot also

Correct smooth brass foot also stamped 3

The rod is in near mint condition and appears to have only been lawn cast

oval Hardy logo as well as the Rod-in-Hand trademark

Dickerson preferred word of mouth to sell his rods rather than traditional advertisements

Medium slow to slow action

Orvis Battenkill Nymph Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #4 8'3" Correct smooth brass foot alsoAn Orvis Battenkill Nymph bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 line. Serial #59941. The rod weighs 3. 9 ounces. Slower action than your usual Orvis. It flexes a lot in the butt. Used condition with cosmetic casting cracks at the ferrule wraps. The grip has been cleaned with coarse sandpaper. This is one of the darker temper rods with a 3 up node pattern. The main wraps are brown with a carbide stripper and chrome snakes and tip tops.