Orvis Salmon 9' Bamboo Rod

Orvis Salmon 9' Bamboo RodFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis "Salmon" 9' 3 2 8wt bamboo rod. Serial #21595, made in 1957. The rod is in excellent original condition with a few minor exceptions. There is a light cosmetic scrape on the butt section. There is a bent guide on one of the tips as well as one on the mid section. The foot has been pulled out of the wrap on the mid section and needs to be re wrapped. Lastly, the bottom wrap on the stripping guide is beginning to

We have reduced our fees in order to help him get back on his feet

in a slim western style

which was slightly unusual for this model as they were often identical but not mirrored

The rod is in excellent condition

7 feet with two sections and two tips

varnished walnut spacer

A large arbor design gives the angler over one foot of line retrieve per revolution

Spring creeks offer a unique opportunity to fish light leaders and small rods

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

The blued step-down ferrules fit together perfectly

Taylor 8' 2/2 for a #5 line

The paperwork in the last photo is for a different reel but will be included with the sale along with the fine reel pouch