Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 7'6 5wt 6'3" The ferrule fit is excellent

The ferrule fit is excellent with ferrule plug included

6 1/4" feet long

San Francisco model made by Doug Merrick in the early 1970's

The replacement tip has a different taper and results in a much slower action with a heavier tip

There is careful study of the indicators that signal either emergence or egg-laying and there is instruction on the different ways fish feed on each stage

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 7'6 5wt 6'3" The ferrule fit is excellentFor sale here is a 7'6" 2 1 Orvis Battenkill impregnated bamboo rod. Labeled for a #6 line but casts best with a #5. Serial #66099 made in 1972. The rod is in excellent condition overall. Other than soiling on the grip, there are no other signs of use. Original bag and labeled tube. Ferrules are size 12 64 and the fit is excellent. Aluminum down locking reel seat. The rod weighs 3 7 8 oz.