Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #6

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #6An Orvis Battenkill bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #6 line. The rod weighs 4. 1 ounces. Serial #72460. This rod has seen modest use. Some cosmetic cracks in the ferrule wraps from casting and a bit of brassing to the ferrule oxidation are the signs of use. The grip is very clean. On the slow side of medium action, it could easily take a #5 line. Chestnut oven temper cane with three up nodes. Impregnated cane. The wraps are brown

All of the compartments except one work flawlessly

For sale here is an exceptional and unused flies tied by John Betts

For sale here is a spare spool for the Loop Hitec Salmon reel - size 4

The drag is a 3-point system that is adjustable via a 16 stop dial on the faceplate

Comes in the original Seamaster black faux leather pouch with the warranty and certificate papers inside

which also sports the "Thomas Rod" shield logo that's in about 90% original condition

Published in 1996

and general but pretty minor cosmetic wear throughout

There is some tarnish on the nickel silver rims in a few places as well as on the foot

The reel has an adjustable drag setting

This reel has survived without a scratch

For sale here is a bamboo rod made by RD (Bob) Taylor - his Model 37