Orvis Battenkill 8' 5wt Bamboo Rod 13' Gold and green wraps at

Gold and green wraps at the winding check

This rod was one of the favorite mentioned by Charlie Phair in his early (and excellent) book on atlantic salmon fishing

Maroon bag

Though back issues can be found

Fine agate line guard with no cracks

Orvis Battenkill 8' 5wt Bamboo Rod 13' Gold and green wraps atFor 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