Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #8/9 Granger / Wright & McGill Cigar grip 5 3/4" in

Cigar grip 5 3/4" in length is soiled and very finely ridged

An acrylic finish devised by Walt Carpenter gives a truly lustrous straw colored surface

Move a toothpick from hole to hole as the fly dries

Flamed cane done in a three up node pattern with mirrored tips

Leather case is immaculate

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #8/9 Granger / Wright & McGill Cigar grip 5 3/4" inAn Orvis Battenkill bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for an #8 or #9. Serial #32634. The rod weighs 5. 2 ounces. It has seen some moderate use with some cracks at the ferrule wrap and with one tip needing a re wrap at the ferrule. The guides show small amounts of brassing and wear, the grip has been cleaned leaving a bit of ridging, and the oxidation on the ferrule welt shows some pressing as well. Dark chestnut oven tempered cane, done