Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #7 7'3" fast action rod that casts

fast action rod that casts a DT5 line with great feel and authority

Model number 2906 -- 9' 2/2 6wt -- not an easy taper for most rod makers to achieve

The spacer is varnished butternut with a nickel silver pocket cap stamped "The Leonard Rod

A ferrule is set in the bottom of the seat to accept the 6" long fighting butt

the page on which the flies are hooked provides pattern identification and size for each of the unused and mostly excellent condition flies

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #7 7'3" fast action rod that castsA nice Orvis Battenkill bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #7 line. Good used condition with moderate grip soiling and some cosmetic casting cracks in the ferrule wraps, but nice overall with just a little normal wear that you'd expect from light use. Serial #86092 built in 1983. Listed weight of 4 3 8 ounces. The rod is straight and the ferrule fits are nice and tight. Medium action. Impregnated bamboo done in the three up node