Orvis Battenkill Fly Rod 8'6 2/2 #5 2 Weight Printed as part of the

Printed as part of the Fly fishers Classic Library

Spooled with a Scientific Anglers "Sonar" sink tip #5 and an Abel pouch

For sale here is a finely preserved brass trade reel made by Hardy's shop in Alnwick

this one dating from 1951

Handsome nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a mortised burlwood spacer

Orvis Battenkill Fly Rod 8'6 2/2 #5 2 Weight Printed as part of theAn Orvis Battenkill fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #5 line. Serial #18529. Medium action. Very good used condition. The step ferrules retain 98% of the original oxidation. Dark oven temper cane and three up node pattern. Set up with a carbide stripper and black guides. 14 cork 7" slim cigar grip has a modest amount of hand soiling. The down lock screw lock has a small ding to the threads that do not affect the functioning of the nut. This