Orvis Ultralight 5'9 3-4wt 1 7/8 oz. bamboo rod 8’5” Original reel box

Original reel box

their development and production

All wraps are tight but some are fraying as can be expected

The handle grasp is made of bone or some type of wood

The male ferrules are tipped with a pale gold as wells as chestnut

Orvis Ultralight 5'9 3-4wt 1 7/8 oz. bamboo rod 8’5” Original reel boxFor sale here is a scarce Orvis Ultralight bamboo rod for a three or four weight line. Weighs 1 7 8 oz. Two sections with one tip. Serial number 72790 made in 1974. Green bag, grey aluminum tube, engraved hexagonal cap, green and silver foil label in near perfect condition as well. The rod is in near mint condition. Staggered ferrule design. The ferrules are 10 64 and the ferrule fit is tight and excellent. Both sections are full length and straight.