Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 9' 8wt Gary Howells Comes with its original ATH

Comes with its original ATH zippered reel case

Clear silk wraps with tan and maroon accents at the ferrules and tip tops

There is some slight bag burn on all sections but it's very minor

The rod is in near mint condition with minor evidence of having been lawn cast

pre-embargo cane given to me by Walt Powell of Northern California's famous rod building family

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 9' 8wt Gary Howells Comes with its original ATHFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 9 foot bamboo rod serial #13180. Made in 1952 by George Reid and Cal Skinner. 17 64 ferrules. All sections are full length and no repairs are evident. The rod weighs 6 5 8 oz. The rod is best in my opinion with a DT8 line and is in near mint original condition.