Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 8' 3/2 6wt 5 Weight For sale here is a

For sale here is a very rare light-line glass rod by R

The reel seat appears to be made of bakelite with an up-locking screw-lock mechanism

The reel weighs only 8

Young Driggs bamboo fly rod in excellent plus condition

Circa 1937

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 8' 3/2 6wt 5 Weight For sale here is aFor sale here is an 8' 3 2 4 1 2 oz. Orvis Battenkill impregnated bamboo rod. Best with a 6wt line in my opinion. Serial #44887 made in 1966. The consignor purchased the rod as a one tip rod from Len Codella in 2001. Orvis then made a 2nd tip for the rod. The rod is in excellent plus condition. All sections are full length and straight. Original bag and labeled tube. Ferrules are size 16 64 and 10 64 with an excellent fit. Aluminum down locking reel