Orvis Battenkill 8' 3/2 5-6wt Bamboo Rod Gary Howells The model number "50" is

The model number "50" is stamped on the reel foot

The tarnish on the nickel silver line guide should polish up easily if one is so inclined to do so

meaning that it possesses signature and full intermediate wraps in olive which nicely offset the light blonde bamboo

A fine mahogany ferrule plug is included

A superb example of a fine Perfect with the much-coveted 1912 check

Orvis Battenkill 8' 3/2 5-6wt Bamboo Rod Gary Howells The model number "50" isFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 8' 3 2 5 6wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 47090, made in October of 1967 by George Reid and Cal Skinner. The rod remains in excellent+ condition having only been fished sparingly. Although, on one of the tip sections, the serial number has been rewritten and varnished. Also, on that same tip, the ferrule is missing its moisture cap. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features browntone cane