Orvis Battenkill 8' 5-6wt Bamboo Rod 6' he convinced Thompson's partner

he convinced Thompson's partner

This appears to be the second generation model of this famed anti-reverse classic saltwater reel

and are great for underhand and bow and arrow casts

The rod features moderately tempered cane with Chinese red wraps and yellow tipping

Made by Hardy Bros

Orvis Battenkill 8' 5-6wt Bamboo Rod 6' he convinced Thompson's partnerFor sale here is an early impregnated Orvis Battenkill 8' 3 3 5 6wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 7111. Built in 1949 by Cal Skinner. The rod remains in excellent condition with a few issues. One of the tips is down 1 3 4", a third tip was made by Orvis as well as repairing the down tip. The script on the butt section has received an extra coat of varnish. A few of the guides have been re wrapped, most likely by Orvis as they are done very well. Lastly, the