Orvis Battenkill 8' 5wt Bamboo Rod 13' Laminate wood handle

Laminate wood handle

In immaculate condition and appears to be unfished

Western style grip

Fine agate line guard with no cracks

An excellent Ted Godfrey Bighorn reel

Orvis Battenkill 8' 5wt Bamboo Rod 13' Laminate wood handleFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 8' 3 2 5wt bamboo rod. Serial #23667, made in 1958. The rod features moderately tempered browntone cane that highlights the grain of the bamboo nicely. Chestnut brown wraps as per usual for Orvis rods. Oxidized guides and ferrules. The script remains clean and bold. Bright U shaped hook keeper and an oxidized nickel silver winding check. The cigar grip is 5 7 8" in length with mild soiling and some