Orvis Battenkill - 7'6 5wt Bamboo Rod 11'6" the grip a blunt cigar

the grip a blunt cigar and the reel seat with a sliding band and a cap with "Payne

All sections are full length and straight

Bronze/gold (champagne) color

A very early model fully ventilated on both the spool and side plates

This rod is absolutely perfect for waters like the Ranch section of the Henry's Fork

Orvis Battenkill - 7'6 5wt Bamboo Rod 11'6" the grip a blunt cigarFor sale here is an Orvis Battenkill 7 1 2 foot impregnated bamboo rod for a 5 weight line. Labeled as weighing 4 1 8 oz. but comes in at 3 7 8 oz. on our scale. Serial #27437, completed April 7, 1960 by George Reid and Calvin Skinner. The rod is in very good condition, though both tips have repair wraps just above the last guide. Both tips also appear to have been re wrapped. All sections are full length and straight. All wraps are in fine shape free