Orvis Battenkill 8 1/2' 7-8wt Bamboo Rod 4 Weight The rod features dark straw

The rod features dark straw colored cane with honey wraps and amber tipping

mortised burled walnut reel seat spacer

Reel comes with original pouch

and is a phenomenal example of light catskill rodbuilding

Blued hardware throughout

Orvis Battenkill 8 1/2' 7-8wt Bamboo Rod 4 Weight The rod features dark strawFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 8 1 2' 3 2 7 8wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 14023. Made in February 1953 by George Reid and Cal Skinner and remaining in excellent overall condition. Chestnut brown wraps over medium dark tempered cane. The script remains as clean and bold as the day it was written. Cigar style grip 7" in length with only mild soiling. There are a few small dents in the cork likely from the guides during storage. All