Orvis Battenkill Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #6

Orvis Battenkill Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #6A nice Orvis Battenkill bamboo fly rod, 7', 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #6 (HDH) though I suspect it would handle a #5 nicely too. Medium action. Serial #31195, built in 1961. Impregnated cane done in a three up node pattern. The rod is nice and straight and the ferrule fits are good. Good used condition with some soiling to the grip and a few minor hook digs here and there but nothing particularly serious that I could find. The oxidation on the

Capacity: DT11 + 350 yds

Frame and spool are made of duralumin and the side plates are made of hard rubber

Black type-III anodizing for durability and this reel boasts Charlton's clever configurable system accommodates three different quick change spools: 3/4

Paul was extremely excited that he found an experienced machinist who had an interest and passion for fly fishing and for carrying on the historical tradition of crafting hand-made fly reels

The reel can be fished right or left hand retrieve and the click is still strong and works really well

All clips remain strong and all of the beautiful salmon flies appear to be in unused condition

The drag knob features a "click-ball mechanism" for its different settings

The Swiss-style ferrules are size 15/64 and 9/64 with an excellent fit

All in all a very nicely refinished Payne in a highly desirable size with a direct personal connection to one of the giants in the history of the craft

2-tips built for a #5 or 6 line

Set up for left hand retrieve but can be switched to right for an extra fee of $65

fast parabolic action