Orvis Seven Three Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #3 8'10" Further patronages or Royal Warrants

Further patronages or Royal Warrants were granted by The Princess Royal (1906)

The blued ferrules are size 15/64 and 9/64

The cork and reel seat are both in excellent condition

A very interesting and unusual reel

Orvis Seven Three Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #3 8'10" Further patronages or Royal WarrantsAn Orvis "Seven Three" bamboo fly rod, 7', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #3 line. Serial #76655. The rod weighs 2 3 8 ounces. Mint condition. The original owners name on the rod. Medium chestnut color cane done in a 3 up node pattern. Brown wraps with a carbide stripper and chrome snake guides. The step ferrules are oxidized black with a ferrule plug. Slow, full flexing action. The 5 1 2" grip tapers down to the keeper wrap which is overwrapped.