Orvis Battenkill 8' 5wt Bamboo Rod 13' This is a high performance

This is a high performance rod

Serial #844/33

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

Though back issues can be found

of which this is #307

Orvis Battenkill 8' 5wt Bamboo Rod 13' This is a high performanceFor 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