Orvis Battenkill 8'6 7-8wt Bamboo Rod 6'8" 3 1/4" diameter

3 1/4" diameter

The rod features mildly heat tempered impregnated cane with translucent caramel colored wraps and cinnamon tipping at the winding check

Rod is straight and the ferrule fits are good

Excellent overall condition with normal wear

#152 of #250 that were printed

Orvis Battenkill 8'6 7-8wt Bamboo Rod 6'8" 3 1/4" diameterFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 8'6" 3 2 7 8wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 10855, made in November of 1949 by Cal Skinner. The rod remains in excellent condition with two exceptions. The script and guide wraps have received a touch up varnish coat which is a bit sloppy in places. Also, the midsection is short by 7 8". All sections are straight with the exception of a slight set in the mid section. The rod features browntone Bakelite