Orvis Shooting Star Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #9

Orvis Shooting Star Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #9An Orvis Shooting Star fly rod,8'6" 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #9 line (GAF). Serial # 47988. The listed weight is 5 3 8 oz. This is an impregnated model with a medium action. Dark toned cane. 3 up node pattern. 3 carbide stripping guides on the butt. Chrome guides with brown main wraps. The 6" cigar grip has been cleaned and has some ridging. The aluminum downlocking screw lock has a plug that pulls out to allow for a fighting butt stored in the

2-tip for a #5 line

Varnished walnut slide band seat

Aroner Spring Creek

A polished aluminum up-locking screw lock finishes the seat

For sale here is a stunning Saracione Deluxe 2 3/4" trout fly reel

Box measures 19 1/2" tall and 11 1/2" wide

I'm not sure whether the bag is original but the tube appears to be

Light yellow or tan wraps with green edges

This is a nice chance to own what is a fairly rare model since the taper rod for it was destroyed in the 1964 fire at Leonard

Correct keeper

All sections are full length and the rod appears to be original although well used

An excellent item for a collector