Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 9' 8wt 11'3" This a very desirable example

This a very desirable example of the classic Leonard bimetal reel

Richard Carley Hunt requested Leonard to make him a rod some time in the 1920's to his unique specifications

Beautifully gold anodized

For sale here is a very special bamboo rod made by the R

The felt is not attached to the box and could be removed if the owner wished to use the space for something else

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 9' 8wt 11'3" This a very desirable exampleFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 9 foot bamboo rod serial #13180. Made in 1952 by George Reid and Cal Skinner. 17 64 ferrules. All sections are full length and no repairs are evident. The rod weighs 6 5 8 oz. The rod is best in my opinion with a DT8 line and is in near mint original condition.