Orvis "Seven Four" Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 3/2 #4

Orvis "Seven Four" Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 3/2 #4A nice Orvis "Seven Four" bamboo fly rod, 7', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 line. Serial #89591 made in the mid 1980's. 3. 6 ounces on my scale. The action is on the slower side of medium. Near mint condition with just a hint of grip soiling. Three up node pattern construction and a temper to the light tan color. The resorcinol glue shows strongly. Tan main wraps with brown edges. Chrome guides and a carbide stripper. The grip is 6 1 2" long with

It weighs 7

Taylor who does superb work as you all know

Ring hookkeeper

The rod appears to be have the same characteristics and weight of the "Leetle Feller" 7 foot rod which originated in the San Francisco era

There is a small crunch mark in the cork from the ring

The action is quite swift on the faster side of medium-fast thanks in part to the swelled butt

This rod is actually the 257F6 model

Serial number 95-4-10

There are also two hairline fissures in the backplate of this reel

blending qualities of these two great makers

The original Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 reels in general are extremely difficult to find

Weight - 10