Orvis Manchester Bamboo Rod - early 8'6 3/2 5-6wt 8'10" The slender E

The slender E

A 3-3/8" pattern 15A will hold a modern DT6 with 75 yds backing

All cork reel seat with nickel silver stamped cap and ring

in that most of the very early Peerless models were much smaller

Before Hardy's entered the production phase of the Agate Perfect in Gunmetal Grey in 2009

Orvis Manchester Bamboo Rod - early 8'6 3/2 5-6wt 8'10" The slender EFor sale here is an early 8'6" 3 2 4 3 4 oz. Orvis Manchester impregnated bamboo rod. Made for a 5 or 6 weight line. Serial #14128 made in 1953. The rod is in excellent plus condition. All sections are full length and straight. Original bag and labeled tube. Ferrules are size 10 64 and 16 64 and the fit is excellent. Aluminum down locking reel seat. Medium action.