Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #9 6'9" Rod appears to be mint

Rod appears to be mint

The Winston logo is laser etched on the butt cap

although it does show some honest fishing use

Marked 3 oz

Brandin repaired the original tip and also made a third one

Orvis Battenkill Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #9 6'9" Rod appears to be mintAn Orvis Battenkill bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #9 line. Serial #68750. 6. 5 ounces. Very good condition, straight and with nice tight ferrules. Medium action. Three opposed node pattern in dark chestnut colored cane. The ferrules are oxidized. The wraps are brown with a carbide stripper and chrome snake guides. The grip is 6 1 2" long and done in a medium cigar profile, which shows some hand soiling. The reel seat is an all