Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 9' 8wt 8'8" and even some saltwater species

and even some saltwater species

The reel is in like new condition

This reel was produced by STH

One of these has caused a crack line to show in the varnish so there may be some movement in that facet

Swiss style ferrules wtih knurled collar on the male slides

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 9' 8wt 8'8" and even some saltwater speciesFor 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.