CF Orvis "Special" Bamboo Fly Rod 6' 1/1 #6 8'4" Very serviceable varnish

Very serviceable varnish

Contains a short bibliography plus appendices of bamboo rod dealers and rod makers

Made by Jimmy Smith

Full flexing medium action dry fly rod

Edward Vom Hofe (EVH) 1938 Fishing Tackle Catalog:

CF Orvis "Special" Bamboo Fly Rod 6' 1/1 #6 8'4" Very serviceable varnishA nice CF Orvis Superfine fly rod, 6', 1 piece, and built for a #6 (HDG). Labeled "Special Fly Rod" serial #26754. 2. 6 ounces. A highly unusual rod from the Orvis company here. Very straight original condition, although the grip has been cleaned. Dark tempered impregnated cane in a three up node pattern. The wraps are light yellow. The 4 1 2" long grip tapers to the keeper wraps at the front and screwlock seat at the back. The seat is an anodized