Orvis Madison bamboo rod 8' 8'2" Spool width is 5/8" and

Spool width is 5/8" and the reel weighs 6

certificate of authenticity

3 5/8 oz is the weight listed on the hang tag

Bean's Spring Catalog from 1950

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Orvis Madison bamboo rod 8' 8'2" Spool width is 5/8" andHere we have a workhorse of the Orvis fleet, the Madison single tip 8'. This rod is marked as an 8wt on the shaft and tube, but due to its minimal weight, it really casts any line from a 6 8 very nicely. I think it just sings with a WF7 and would make a terrific bass rod or streamer rod. Other than some cork soiling, this baby is ready for another 50 years of carefree fishing. The cork is very smooth and the ferrules fit excellent. Original bag and