Orvis Bamboo Fly Rod
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Orvis bamboo fly rod. History and value of orvis rods the classic fly rod forum. With more than 150 years of rod building experience it s no wonder anglers look to orvis for the highest quality fly rods in the industry. Additional photos and details upon request. The used bamboo fly fishing rod market like many markets is a subjective one.
Rod is accompanied by a letter handwritten by walton powell dated may 1992 attesting to the fact that walt inscribed the rod and that it is one of the last two golden signature bamboo rods that walt would build. I have an orvis battenkill i got used many years ago. The resulting heirloom bamboo fly rods have surprising power with consummate grace and a bit of passionate charm. Make offer orvis bamboo fly fishing rod 8wt 2 1pc 99 made 1958 by george reid vintage c f.
Orvis impregnated deluxe 36831. The burled walnut reel seat shows no signs of a reel haveing been mounted on it. Your custom text here. Bob summers has built and repaired quality bamboo fly rods since 1956.
1856 9 orvis battenkill. 1799 2 orvis battenkill. The butt cap has exposed wood on the bottom side. Determine the best match modern fly line for a bamboo fly rod with this silk fly line conversion chart.
Orvis 7 3 3 4 oz 2 2 impregnated bamboo fly rod hdg 6 two tips 750 00. It is an 8 6 2pc 6wt. In the overwhelming techno wilderness of the early twenty first century the orvis bamboo fly rod represents a lasting bastion of workbench craftsmanship. Orvis has been building bamboo fly rods for well over a century and is responsible for some of the most important innovations in their design and construction.
This mint 3 2 rod looks like it has never been fished and features medium flamed bamboo dark maroon wraps truncated blued swiss style ferrules a tapered cigar shaped grip and knurled aluminum ferrule plugs. Some of the r rods were reconditioned from rods returned to the orvis rod factory. Rod is inscribed in walton s own hand and includes the original owner s name. Rainbow and cutthroat fly fishing outdoor writer and used book sales.
These rods were typically built from overstocked bamboo blanks or blanks with watermarks that were a bit more evident than was preferred in normal rod production. Click here for rod raffle. 1667 1 orvis spin rod.