Orvis Madison Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/1 #6 11'3" This is the first one

This is the first one of these graphite rods of mine that I have seen in many years

and this is his "Ruby River" model

two piece rod

The reel also features an exposed spool rim for palming / manual brake control

Orvis Madison Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/1 #6 11'3" This is the first oneAn Orvis Madison bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 1 tip, and built for a #4 line. Made as a 1 tip rod. Listed on the butt as 3 7 8 ounces and made for a #4 line. Serial #56678. Mint condition. Dark tan color cane though lighter in temper than the earlier Orvis rods. Impregnated cane with three up nodes. Brown wraps with no edges. Carbide stripper and chrome snakes. The step ferrules are oxidized. 6 1 2 long blunt cigar grip. The reel seat is an aluminum