Orvis Battenkill - 7'6 5wt Bamboo Rod Marc Aroner Despite these mostly aesthetic issues

Despite these mostly aesthetic issues this is still a fine early Battenkill

250cm in length

Mint unfished condition

Plus reels are Type III Hard Anodized because type III is a superior coating for an outdoor product

Orvis Battenkill - 7'6 5wt Bamboo Rod Marc Aroner Despite these mostly aesthetic issuesFor sale here is an Orvis Battenkill 7 1 2 foot impregnated bamboo rod for a 5 weight line. Labeled as weighing 3 7 8 oz. but comes in at 4. 10 oz. on our scale. Serial #51614. Made in 1968. The rod is in excellent+ original condition. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features darkly tempered cane that highlights the grain of the bamboo nicely. Chestnut brown wraps as per usual for Orvis rods. Bright guides, oxidized ferrules. Bright