Orvis Battenkill 8'6 7-8wt Bamboo Rod 1-Piece Cork seat with slide band

Cork seat with slide band and pocket cap

Don't miss out on this classic

The reel embodies all of the quality and simple elegance of the vintage H

One wrap at the bottom snake guide on the mid has a few strands of thread loose and needs some attention

Copper colored silks with gold trim

Orvis Battenkill 8'6 7-8wt Bamboo Rod 1-Piece Cork seat with slide bandFor 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