Orvis Battenkill - 7'6 5wt Bamboo Rod 11'6" The spacer very shows light

The spacer very shows light wear at the top and bottom of the mortise

Spool Width: 3/4"

George 3 inch fly reel with three-screw latch

A very early model fully ventilated on both the spool and side plates

Orvis Battenkill - 7'6 5wt Bamboo Rod 11'6" The spacer very shows lightFor sale here is an Orvis Battenkill 7 1 2 foot impregnated bamboo rod for a 5 weight line. Labeled as weighing 4 1 8 oz. but comes in at 3 7 8 oz. on our scale. Serial #27437, completed April 7, 1960 by George Reid and Calvin Skinner. The rod is in very good condition, though both tips have repair wraps just above the last guide. Both tips also appear to have been re wrapped. All sections are full length and straight. All wraps are in fine shape free