Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #7 7'2" Mildly tempered cane with transparent

Mildly tempered cane with transparent honey colored wraps and oxblood tipping

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Also included is a notarized copy of the letter from Dick Kress of the American Museum of Fly Fishing authenticating that seven of these flies were indeed tied by the Dettes

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"Pinky" Gillum salmon fly rod in unused condition -- his "Stagg Special" model

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #7 7'2" Mildly tempered cane with transparentAn Orvis Battenkill bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip and built for a #7. Serial #38768. The rod weighs 4. 3 ounces. Action is on the slow side of medium. Used but good condition overall. The grip is well tanned with a tiny bit of cork erosion in one small area. Three up node pattern, with impregnated, chestnut color oven tempered cane with resorcinol glue. Brown wraps, carbide stripper, HSS black snake guides. Oxidized step ferrules with good tight