Orvis Model 99 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/1 #7/8 9'6" The "R" designates that it

The "R" designates that it is a rectangular quad

most likely denoting reel finisher Thomas Bates

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as Caddisflies points out dramatically

Orvis Model 99 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/1 #7/8 9'6" The "R" designates that itAn Orvis Model 99 bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 1 tip, and built for a #7 or #8 line. Serial 44350. Slow action. Fair to poor condition with some knocks and hooks digs on the cane but nothing looks significant. Three up node pattern with a dark oven tempered cane. Dark snake guides with red wraps. The step ferrules are oxidized. A slight bend off at the ferrules. The cigar grip is 6 1 2" long and fairly well soiled. The reel seat is a downlocking