Orvis Battenkill Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #8 4-piece The original tip has what

The original tip has what appears to be a graphite sleeve that's been wrapped over a 2 inch section about 2/3 of the way to the tip

" on one flat

A Goodwin Granger Favorite fly rod

in England

is in excellent shape with no ridging

Orvis Battenkill Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #8 4-piece The original tip has whatAn Orvis Battenkill bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tips, built for a #8 line. 5 ounces. Serial # 57569. Medium action. Excellent overall condition. Chestnut colored cane in a three up node pattern. Oxidized step ferrules. Wrapped brown with chrome snakes and a carbide stripping guide. Downlocking screwlock seat with a walnut insert. The cloth bag and tube are in excellent original condition. The Orvis data sticker looks almost new.