Orvis Battenkill 8' 5wt Bamboo Rod 13' Bound In full maroon imitation

Bound In full maroon imitation morocco with gilt titles and maroon buckram slipcase

Medium dark cane with red silk wraps

A superb Bogdan trout fly reel

This is a high performance rod

Nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over cork spacer

Orvis Battenkill 8' 5wt Bamboo Rod 13' Bound In full maroon imitationFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 8' 3 2 5wt bamboo rod. Serial #23667, made in 1958. The rod features moderately tempered browntone cane that highlights the grain of the bamboo nicely. Chestnut brown wraps as per usual for Orvis rods. Oxidized guides and ferrules. The script remains clean and bold. Bright U shaped hook keeper and an oxidized nickel silver winding check. The cigar grip is 5 7 8" in length with mild soiling and some