Orvis Battenkill Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #6

Orvis Battenkill Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #6An Orvis Battenkill bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #6 line. Serial #16526. 4. 5 ounces. Medium fast action. Oven tempered impregnated cane. Some light use with some cosmetic casting cracks at the ferrule wraps. Three up node pattern. The main wraps are brown with a carbide stripper and chrome or stainless snake guides. The rod could use a mild straighten. The step ferrules fit snugly and retain 98% of their oxidation. The cork

The rods actual weight is 2

Mechanically the reel remains in excellent condition with minor end play

It comes with its original zippered reel pouch and original box

A very fine copy with dust-wrapper

The stripping guide is an agate with black snake guides

Bright nickel silver checks

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The ferrule wraps are brown with black edges

Silver serpentine handle

Dark toned and impregnated bamboo

The rod is in completely original and near mint condition