Orvis Battenkill 8' 2/2 5wt Bamboo Rod

Orvis Battenkill 8' 2/2 5wt Bamboo RodFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 8' 2 2 5wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 58055. Made in 1970. The rod remains in excellent+ mostly original condition. The rod was sent to Orvis in 1982 to have the ferrules re wrapped (original repair form included with rod, see picture). Someone has also placed a light varnish overcoat on the wraps of the first guide up on the second tip. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features moderately

A great salmon rod here for the Miramichi or any other Canadian river for that matter

Lettered D-79-1 and weighing 3

2-tip built for a #8/9 line

The slide ring is polished nickel silver with the T&T logo stamped on

one of the most desirable Hart designs

Some rim rash but looks as though it's only been very lightly used

Nice logo embossed leather reel pouch

I could find zero sign of any use except for the fact it is loaded with a line and backing

NY where Joe's shop was when he was making reels

Comes in original suede Bogdan bag

It is very rare to find a stamped original Mills Fairy in this condition which operates as smooth and as flawlessly as this one

Weight - 13 1/2 oz