Orvis Battenkill 8' 6wt Bamboo Rod 9' Tiny crack in agate ring

Tiny crack in agate ring but no missing chips

Made for seven & weight line

this one is in quite good cosmetic condition retaining very much of its wartime black paint

Comes with original pouch

A fantastic Gary Howells fly rod

Orvis Battenkill 8' 6wt Bamboo Rod 9' Tiny crack in agate ringFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 8' 2 2 6wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 22490. Made in November of 1957. The rod is in excellent+ condition. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features the distinctive dark Bakelite impregnated cane with caramel colored wraps. Blued guides. The varnish over the script and wraps remains like new. The cigar grip is 6" in length with only light soiling. Bright aluminum down locking reel seat