Orvis Battenkill Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #8 9'3" The rod is varnished with

The rod is varnished with the usual impeccable T&T finish

Serial number "80-2-85" which is inked on the shaft

Aluminum tube with brass collar and top

The rod remains in new condition

Near mint condition with very minor marks on the reel foot from being mounted on a rod

Orvis Battenkill Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #8 9'3" The rod is varnished withAn Orvis Battenkill bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #8 line. The rod weighs 4. 4 ounces on my scale. Serial #82958. Medium slow, full flexing action. Lightly used condition with modest grip soiling and cosmetic casting cracks at the ferrule wraps. This is a later rod with the slightly lighter cane temper which is done in a three up node pattern. The main wraps are brown with a carbide stripper and chrome snake guides. The grip is a