Orvis "Traveler" Bamboo Rod 8' 4/2 8'5" Right hand twist tungsten guides

Right hand twist tungsten guides and ferrules that are still perfect in every way

their rendition of George Maurer's "Old Philosopher" taper

Full nickel silver slide band reel seat

Deluxe editions are rare and the price continues increase

cork ferrule plug

Orvis "Traveler" Bamboo Rod 8' 4/2 8'5" Right hand twist tungsten guidesFor sale here is an 8 foot Orvis Traveler bamboo rod. This is an extremely scarce model made by Orvis in the early 1960s and only offered for a few years. This rod is the most desirable eight foot length model that is intended for a 7 (possibly 8) weight line. The rod weighs 4 3 4 oz. The Traveler model rod was the first of its kind to be intended especially for the traveling, fly fishing businessman. The rod remains in excellent++ to near mint