Orvis Battenkill Deluxe 6'6 Bamboo Rod

Orvis Battenkill Deluxe 6'6 Bamboo RodFor sale here is a scarce 6'6" Orvis Battenkill Deluxe. Serial #15886 built in 1954 by George Reid and Cal Skinner during the Wes Jordan era. Excellent+ original condition. Weighs 2 1 8 oz. Works well with a 3 or 4 weight line. Diminutive 3 7 8" superfine grip. Cap and ring reel seat over what appears to be a butternut wood spacer. Excellent ferrule fit (size 11 64). Could be a replacement bag but the tube appears original. Truly a fine small stream

2-tip for a #5 line weight

3 1/4" diameter with 1 1/8" wide spool

For sale here is an early impregnated Orvis Battenkill -- 8' 3/3 5-6wt bamboo rod

The varnish over the script and wraps is also in excellent condition

The action of the rod is authoritative and medium fast

and this was the case with this elegant series

Caramel colored agate stripping guide

orange edges

The cap is stamped "Ron Kusse

Setup for right hand retrieve although Joe can change it to left if desired

forget cane

There are matching "4" stamps on each part of the reel