Orvis Pace Changer Bamboo Rod 8'3" In spite of the issues

In spite of the issues with the rod

Classic cap and ring reel seat over a beautifully figured mortised walnut spacer

Set up with a carbide stripper and black guides

2-tip for a #5 or #6 line

Nine feet with two sections and two tips for an eight weight line

Orvis Pace Changer Bamboo Rod 8'3" In spite of the issuesFor sale here we have the interesting Orvis "Pace Changer" impregnated bamboo rod 7' or 7'3" for a 5wt line. The rod comes with two different tips lengths; one creating a 7' rod and the other a 7'3" hence the name "Pace Changer". Serial no. 80136. Made in 1977. The rod remains in excellent+ condition. All sections are full length and straight. Moderately tempered cane with chestnut wraps. The wrap varnish, as well as the varnish over the script,