Orvis Battenkill 7'6 5wt Bamboo Rod 10' Period bag and brass top

Period bag and brass top tube

Gorgeous little model

a 2" extension

This is the classic "Red Wrap" rod

as I used wooden lip seats at the outset)

Orvis Battenkill 7'6 5wt Bamboo Rod 10' Period bag and brass topFor sale here is an older impregnated Orvis "Battenkill" 7'6" 2 2 5wt bamboo rod. Serial #10507. Made in 1949 by George Reid. The rod is in excellent original condition with one exception. It appears one of the tip tops has been replaced. The upper hook keeper wrap is beginning to come unraveled and will require attention at some point. All sections are full length though both tips have sets. The rod features darkly tempered cane that highlights the