Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 9' 8wt Wes Jordan 7'2" The box is in excellent

The box is in excellent condition

Superb varnish job

The second adjustment is used for adding tension or holding the rotary shaft in a particular desired position

and your choice of mid or large arbor spool

Sleeve-style ferrules with a perfect fit

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Rod - 9' 8wt Wes Jordan 7'2" The box is in excellentFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 9' bamboo rod serial #18524. Made in January of 1956 by Wes Jordan. The rod is in excellent condition. All sections are full length and straight. All script remains on the blank. Browntone cane with honey colored silks. Cigar grip is clean with very minor ridging in places. Aluminum down locking reel seat, cork fighting butt with aluminum butt cap. Ferrule size 16 64, the fit is excellent. The rod