Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 9' 8wt Gary Howells Clear silk wraps with tan

Clear silk wraps with tan and maroon accents at the ferrules and tip tops

Wraps are brown with yellow edges and a band of purple at the keeper and male ferrules

The 8' 4wt format is incredibly versatile

The ring has a fine diamond knurling

Nickel silver up-locking reel seat over a mortised walnut spacer with a mahogany butt cap

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 9' 8wt Gary Howells Clear silk wraps with tanFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 9 foot bamboo rod serial #13180. Made in 1952 by George Reid and Cal Skinner. 17 64 ferrules. All sections are full length and no repairs are evident. The rod weighs 6 5 8 oz. The rod is best in my opinion with a DT8 line and is in near mint original condition.