Orvis Battenkill 6'6 Bamboo Rod 8'3" Some (but not all) patterns

Some (but not all) patterns include: silver doctor

and winner of the Buz Buszek award

Comes with original bag and non-original tube

The step-down ferrules have an excellent fit with indented witness marks on the ferrule shoulder

The varnish is in great condition with nothing of concern

Orvis Battenkill 6'6 Bamboo Rod 8'3" Some (but not all) patternsFor sale here is a rare 6'6 impregnated Orvis Battenkill bamboo rod. 2 5 8 oz. Medium action. This model was introduced in the 1968 catalog. Marked for a 6 line but like most Orvis rods, a line down from this designation works best, so a WF5 or DT5. Size 11 64 ferrules. Serial #49433. The rod is in excellent+ original condition. Original bag and tube with very nice label intact.