Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 9' 8wt 8'6' There are no marks in

There are no marks in the varnish but a few tiny chips in the bluing on the ferrules

8' 3/2 for a 5 weight line

These reels are direct-drive and made of titanium or anodized aluminum (this reel is titanium)

There are four 1/2-inch rubber feet for stability

Aluminum winding check

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 9' 8wt 8'6' There are no marks inFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 9 foot bamboo rod serial #13180. Made in 1952 by George Reid and Cal Skinner. 17 64 ferrules. All sections are full length and no repairs are evident. The rod weighs 6 5 8 oz. The rod is best in my opinion with a DT8 line and is in near mint original condition.