Orvis Midge 7'6 4-5wt Bamboo Rod 7’5” 500 fly reel - made

500 fly reel - made in California

For sale here is a Bill Ballan 2 5/8" fly reel

Florida in 1948 (first year after his move from Brooklyn)

Classic cigar grip 5" in length with moderate soiling and the slightest of ridging

It shows only slight wear having been fished sparingly

Orvis Midge 7'6 4-5wt Bamboo Rod 7’5” 500 fly reel - madeFor sale here is a 7'6 impregnated Orvis Midge bamboo rod. 3 5 8 oz. Medium to medium fast action. Size 11 64 ferrules and the ferrule fit is good. Rated HEG for a 5 weight line but is best with a 4 in my opinion. Serial #78297 made in 1976. The rod is in excellent original condition. No repairs and none needed. Original tan bag and grey aluminum tube with engraved hexagonal cap and green and silver foil label. ON HOLD