Orvis Model 99 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #6 6'9" finished and delivered to Stuart

finished and delivered to Stuart Fenton by Jack Young in February 1960 shortly before Paul's death

It is nice and straight

Ferrule sizes 11/64 and 16/64

5 ounces on my scale though the hang tag lists it as 3 3/4 ounces

Dry fly action

Orvis Model 99 Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #6 6'9" finished and delivered to StuartAn Orvis Model "99" bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #6 line. Serial #40939 and weighs 4. 2 ounces. Fair condition. The wraps could use some re varnish and one tip is a later replacement. Dark oven temper cane done in a three up node pattern. Wrapped red with black snake guides. The ferrules are oxidized and swiss style. The rod is straight and very usable. The grip is well soiled and 6" long, turned to a slim cigar profile. The