Orvis Bakelite 8'6 bamboo rod

Orvis Bakelite 8'6 bamboo rodFor 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

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circa 2003

The action is classic medium fast

A nice classic style reel here that won't break the bank

measuring 2

For sale here is a Billy Pate Bluefin fly reel

The Philbrook & Paine patent number is stamped clearly on the headplate along with H

For sale here is a late 1970's H

All of the reels are unused

with a crisp medium-fast dry-fly action capable of the utmost finesse and delicacy while maintaining plenty of backbone in the butt section

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Ferrules are swiss style with a collared male with knurl and are slightly truncated