Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 8 1/2' 6-7wt 6' The grip is 11 corks

The grip is 11 corks and measures 5 1/2" long

The reel has a multi-disk carbon fibre drag that feels like it could stop a tug boat when set on full

Silent incoming and click with disc drag outgoing

The Swiss-style ferrules have an excellent fit and include the original ferrule plugs

Excellent+ original condition with the exception of the reel seat which was replaced by Glenn Brackett

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 8 1/2' 6-7wt 6' The grip is 11 corksFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 8 1 2' bamboo rod with two sections and two tips. Serial no. 75231, made in 1975. The rod is in near mint original condition appearing to have been fished very little if at all. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features darkly tempered cane with caramel brown wraps. Bright guides and blued ferrules. The script remains clean and bold with the varnish remaining intact. Oddly, the serial