Orvis Battenkill 7'6 2/2 3 3/4 oz. Bamboo Rod

Orvis Battenkill 7'6 2/2 3 3/4 oz. Bamboo RodFor sale here is a 7'6 impregnated Orvis Battenkill bamboo rod made by Wes Jordan. 3 3 4 oz. 2 2. Rated for a 6 wt but throws a 5 best. On the medium side of medium fast action. Serial number 33092 made in 1962. Grey bag, aluminum tube with blue, white and gold paper label. The rod is in excellent plus condition overall with only the tip top bluing evidencing signs of use. The ferrules are 12 64 and the ferrule fit is excellent. All sections are full

The simple coin-edge knurl around the top allows for easy removal and the cork itself has been lightly impregnated with a special silicone/parafin mix that will help keep the ferrules lubricated

The reel weighs 3

Flamed cane with mirrored tips and three up node pattern construction

Very collectable

The underside of the top lid features an Abercrombie & Fitch decal

The Deep Action Load (DAL) series of rods were designed for anglers who prefer a more relaxed stroke

slide band seat with Paul Young stamped butt cap

weighing 11 ounces and with capacity for 200 yds of 20lb

Terrific medium-fast dry-fly action for a 5 or 6 weight line

The plastic divider above the crack is also cracked

Comes complete with original bag and labeled tube (Bedford Sportsman label from N

Includes vintage silkworm gut and nylon leaders