Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 8' 2/2 5wt

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 8' 2/2 5wtFor sale here is an 8' 2 2 4 1 8 oz. Orvis Battenkill impregnated bamboo rod. Made for a 5 weight line. Serial #88839 made in 1997. The rod is in near mint original condition. All sections are full length and straight. Original bag and tube. Ferrules are size 12 64 and the fit is excellent. Aluminum down locking reel seat. The rod weighs 4 3 8 oz. Medium action.

with the monofilament backing on the spool

The seat is finished off with an aluminum pocket cap and a bakelite button

This rod is in near mint condition

The grip is very long measuring 6 3/4" (14 corks) and is quite slim at the front but fairly large at the middle

The original owner's name is written along with the rod info

The sleeve ferrule fits nice and tight as it should

A beautiful carved salmon by our friend and angler Mark Bennett - we've landed more than a few fish together and his deep knowledge of Salmo Salar is evident in this exquisite work

The reel and spool are both in excellent condition retaining much of their original finish

For sale here is a very recently delivered Mario Wojnicki hollow-built penta bamboo rod

Nickel silver checks

performed by a competent craftsmanship

No repairs and free of cracks