Orvis Bakelite 8'6 bamboo rod 7'1" Bright hardware throughout with the

Bright hardware throughout with the exception of the second tip that has oxidized guides

The 21st rod built in 2002

All sections are full length with sets in both tips

There is black tipping on one tip-top to distinguish the two tips

Orvis Bakelite 8'6 bamboo rod 7'1" Bright hardware throughout with theFor sale here is a 8'6 "Orvis Impregnated" "Pat Pend" bamboo rod, known as a Bakelite rod in the Orvis rod database, and a predecessor to their later Battenkill model (bakelite was the chemical resin used to impregnate the cane). This impregnation process resulted in a rich dark tone that has a cult following among Orvis collectors. The rod weighs 5 1 8 oz. and the ferrules are size 11 64 and 17 64. I like it with a DT6 for close in work but it would