Orvis Battenkill Deluxe 7'6 5wt Bamboo Rod 1 Weight A fantastic Saracione Deluxe fly

A fantastic Saracione Deluxe fly reel 2 3/4" in diameter

set up for RHW

Exposed palming rim for additional control

The cork remains smooth and free of any defects

Orvis Battenkill Deluxe 7'6 5wt Bamboo Rod 1 Weight A fantastic Saracione Deluxe flyFor sale here is a scarce 7'6" Orvis Battenkill Deluxe. Serial #31243 built in 1961. Excellent+ original condition. "Superfine" grip measuring 5 1 2 inches in length. The rod weighs 3 1 4 oz (the label weight is 3 1 8 oz.) Casts a five weight line very nicely on the fast side of medium action. Cap and ring over an all cork reel seat (a very scarce combination for the Deluxe models, as most were dual rings and the earlier ones had a cedar spacer. The