Orvis Battenkill Nymph Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #4 Tackling Conservation Comes with original rod bag

Comes with original rod bag and hang tag

Also comes with Ron McKinley's restoration certificate

The rod is in good original condition with some grip soiling and inner guide wear but the varnish is in great condition

For sale here is an unused JP Thebault Silk Line - WF6 30 meters

This reel and others come from William Young's estate

Orvis Battenkill Nymph Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #4 Tackling Conservation Comes with original rod bagAn Orvis Battenkill Nymph bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 line. Serial #59941. The rod weighs 3. 9 ounces. Slower action than your usual Orvis. It flexes a lot in the butt. Used condition with cosmetic casting cracks at the ferrule wraps. The grip has been cleaned with coarse sandpaper. This is one of the darker temper rods with a 3 up node pattern. The main wraps are brown with a carbide stripper and chrome snakes and tip tops.