Orvis Battenkill 8'6 3/2 6wt Bamboo Rod 6'9" clearly added later by someone

clearly added later by someone

The reel seat is dark-stained birdseye maple with a cap and ring

with a swift medium-fast action and a good bit of power thanks in part to the swelled butt

Varnish generally very good except for a 2" section of bag imprint on the lower midsection

For sale here is a very scarce left-hand retrieve Hardy St

Orvis Battenkill 8'6 3/2 6wt Bamboo Rod 6'9" clearly added later by someoneFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 8'6" 3 2 6wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 43310. Made in April of 1966. The rod is in near mint condition and appears to have only been lawn cast, if that. All wraps are sound, the rod is full length. Chestnut brown wraps over medium dark tempered cane. Cigar style grip 6 1 4" in length with only very light handling marks. There are a few small dents in the cork likely from the guides during storage. Aluminum