Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #7

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #7A nice Orvis Battenkill bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #7 line. Good used condition with moderate grip soiling and some cosmetic casting cracks in the ferrule wraps, but nice overall with just a little normal wear that you'd expect from light use. Serial #86092 built in 1983. Listed weight of 4 3 8 ounces. The rod is straight and the ferrule fits are nice and tight. Medium action. Impregnated bamboo done in the three up node

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The swiss ferrules are oxidized and retain 100% original oxidation

Garrison-style grip measuring 5 3/8" in length with moderate soiling though the cork remains very smooth and could be easily cleaned

This does not appear to affect the castability of the rod

Both the reel and extra spool pack into a double suede zipper pouch with fleece lining

un-filed ribbed alloy foot

it is crafted to the highest standards

There are a few very fine indentations in the spacer

also known as the "Boat Rod"

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Down-locking cap and ring reel seat with a butternut spacer

"Introducing a new taper I have developed called the "Gale Creek Rod”