Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #7 7'2" and increased feel

and increased feel

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Chrome snake guides and tip top

Includes the original bag and tube with early paper label

There are indented witness marks on the ferrules for easy alignment

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #7 7'2" and increased feelAn Orvis Battenkill bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip and built for a #7. Serial #38768. The rod weighs 4. 3 ounces. Action is on the slow side of medium. Used but good condition overall. The grip is well tanned with a tiny bit of cork erosion in one small area. Three up node pattern, with impregnated, chestnut color oven tempered cane with resorcinol glue. Brown wraps, carbide stripper, HSS black snake guides. Oxidized step ferrules with good tight