Orvis Traveler Bamboo Rod 8' 4/1 6-7 weight - rare model 2-Piece While visiting a friend's house

While visiting a friend's house in the late 1990's I was given a copy of "The Wedding Gift" for bedtime reading

This is Bob's version of a Paul H

Nickel silver uplocking reel seat with a beautifully figured burled walnut spacer and fighting butt

You won't find another reel like this with a more superior original exterior finish

For sale here is a very nice 3 1/8" Hardy Perfect fly reel with the 1905/1906 check system

Orvis Traveler Bamboo Rod 8' 4/1 6-7 weight - rare model 2-Piece While visiting a friend's houseFor sale here is an 8 foot Orvis Traveler bamboo rod. This is an extremely scarce model made by Orvis in 1962 and only offered for a few years. This rod is the most desirable eight foot length model that is intended for a 6 or 7 weight line. The rod weighs 4. 6 oz and includes a 17 64 ferrule on the second section, while most of these 8' Traveler models were made with a size 18 64 ferrule and the rods being intended for a 7 or 8 weight line. The other