Orvis Battenkill Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #8 9' or 30 feet of shooting

or 30 feet of shooting head with running line plus 400 yds of 30# backing

7'10 for a 5 weight line in a two section / one tip configuration

There are a few small chips and nicks in the varnish

Line: 11-12wt single hand / 7-10wt spey

Fixed drag with a strong click in each direction

Orvis Battenkill Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #8 9' or 30 feet of shootingAn Orvis Battenkill bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tips, built for a #8 line. 5 ounces. Serial # 57569. Medium action. Excellent overall condition. Chestnut colored cane in a three up node pattern. Oxidized step ferrules. Wrapped brown with chrome snakes and a carbide stripping guide. Downlocking screwlock seat with a walnut insert. The cloth bag and tube are in excellent original condition. The Orvis data sticker looks almost new.