Orvis Midge Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 5'6" Likely dates to the 1880's

Likely dates to the 1880's

No past or present rods are in the same league

Tiny chips and bumps at spine ends

Minor use marks in the varnish

" No agate

Orvis Midge Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 5'6" Likely dates to the 1880'sA nice Orvis Midge bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Impregnated model. Serial number 69755, built in 1973. The original owner's name is inked on the rod along with the basic rod information. Medium dark cane done in a three up node pattern. Medium action. Excellent very lightly used condition. Apricot wraps throughout with chrome guides and tip tops. Oxidized ferrules. Hook keeper. 6" grip with a medium cigar profile that