Orvis Battenkill Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #8 Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" The rod has a wonderful

The rod has a wonderful medium-fast action

The spool width is approximately 7/8"

This reel is an absolute classic

Superb varnish in great condition

Orvis Battenkill Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #8 Vintage Fly Tackle. 6'6" The rod has a wonderfulAn Orvis Battenkill bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #8 line. The rod weighs 4. 4 ounces on my scale. Serial #82958. Medium slow, full flexing action. Lightly used condition with modest grip soiling and cosmetic casting cracks at the ferrule wraps. This is a later rod with the slightly lighter cane temper which is done in a three up node pattern. The main wraps are brown with a carbide stripper and chrome snake guides. The grip is a