Orvis Battenkill 8'6 7-8wt Bamboo Rod 1-Piece Cork seat with slide band

Cork seat with slide band and pocket cap

The tip tops have been replaced with modern large hoop pear shape tops

Elegant cap and ring reel seat over a mortised rosewood spacer

One wrap at the bottom snake guide on the mid has a few strands of thread loose and needs some attention

Orvis Battenkill 8'6 7-8wt Bamboo Rod 1-Piece Cork seat with slide bandFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 8'6" 3 2 7 8wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 10855, made in November of 1949 by Cal Skinner. The rod remains in excellent condition with two exceptions. The script and guide wraps have received a touch up varnish coat which is a bit sloppy in places. Also, the midsection is short by 7 8". All sections are straight with the exception of a slight set in the mid section. The rod features browntone Bakelite