Orvis Battenkill 8'6 5-6wt Bamboo Rod 11' Some of the rod sections

Some of the rod sections show seams

with a marked weight of 1 3/4 oz

The rod is equipped with black delrin ferrule plugs with nice thread loops

Very handsome swelled butt

very mild soiling to the cork

Orvis Battenkill 8'6 5-6wt Bamboo Rod 11' Some of the rod sectionsFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 8'6" 3 2 5 6wt bamboo rod with a marked weight of 4 5 8 oz. Serial #43483 made in 1966. Excellent+ condition. The rod received a touch up from Orvis in 2014 including rebluing the ferrules and sanding of the grip. All sections are full length and straight. Transparent caramel wraps over medium dark tempered cane. The ferrules are wrapped in dark molasses. U shaped hook keeper. Blued aluminum winding