Orvis Battenkill 8'6 7-8wt Bamboo Rod Granger / Wright & McGill A nice Seamaster "Tarpon" model

A nice Seamaster "Tarpon" model fly reel

Blued hardware

Made in the USA by Abel to exacting standards

The Scott logo is laser engraved on the bottom of the butt cap

Aluminum up-locking reel seat over a fine cedar spacer

Orvis Battenkill 8'6 7-8wt Bamboo Rod Granger / Wright & McGill A nice Seamaster "Tarpon" modelFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 8'6" 3 2 7 8wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 10855, made in November of 1949 by Cal Skinner. The rod remains in excellent condition with two exceptions. The script and guide wraps have received a touch up varnish coat which is a bit sloppy in places. Also, the midsection is short by 7 8". All sections are straight with the exception of a slight set in the mid section. The rod features browntone Bakelite