Orvis Battenkill 7'6 2/2 3 3/4 oz. Bamboo Rod 1 Weight Burnt orange and black variegated

Burnt orange and black variegated silks

circular as opposed to the pear-shaped perfection tip-tops later used

This rare reel is in fantastic original condition with smooth-working inset brass rollers

For sale here is a St

At around only 30 rods said to have been built

Orvis Battenkill 7'6 2/2 3 3/4 oz. Bamboo Rod 1 Weight Burnt orange and black variegatedFor sale here is a 7'6 impregnated Orvis Battenkill bamboo rod made by Wes Jordan. 3 3 4 oz. 2 2. Rated for a 6 wt but throws a 5 best. On the medium side of medium fast action. Serial number 33092 made in 1962. Grey bag, aluminum tube with blue, white and gold paper label. The rod is in excellent plus condition overall with only the tip top bluing evidencing signs of use. The ferrules are 12 64 and the ferrule fit is excellent. All sections are full