Orvis Limestone Special bamboo rod 8'6 5-6wt

Orvis Limestone Special bamboo rod 8'6 5-6wtFor sale here is a very scarce Orvis Limestone Special bamboo rod 8 1 2 feet 2 2 for a 5 6 weight line. Excellent original condition. One of the tips has a inch long clear wrap over a hook dig. Made in 1975, this rod weighs 4 1 2 oz and has size 14 64 ferrules with an excellent fit. This is a very popular Orvis taper and very authoritative caster with big flies. Original bag and fully labeled tube.

Original bag with hanging tag stating "4 1/4 oz"

Silver serpentine handle with counter balance

Includes the original bag as well as the original tube

Black anodized side plates with a champagne anodize frame

5" slim cigar grip tapers to the front wrap

Spool width 1 1/4"

With this sale comes some provenance paperwork and photo files (to be sent via email) that document their relationship

and a corresponding blue cloth slipcase

Bob is not sure who made the blanks (w/ 2-up node pattern)

The western-style grip is moderately soiled with slight ridging

The butt cap is marked

It has the renowned Bogdan double brake drag design that will stop any salmon you are lucky enough to get into