For sale here is an Orvis Battenkill 7 1/2 foot impregnated bamboo rod for a 5 weight line. Labeled as weighing 3 7/8 oz. but comes in at 4.10 oz. on our scale. Serial #51614. Made in 1968. The rod is in excellent+ original condition. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features darkly tempered cane that highlights the grain of the bamboo nicely. Chestnut brown wraps as per usual for Orvis rods. Bright guides, oxidized ferrules. Bright U-shaped hook keeper. The writing remains clean and bold on the butt section. Sculpted nickel silver winding check. Cigar grip with a slender nose. The grip is soiled but free of any other defect. Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat with a handsome wood spacer with bold grain. Ferrule size 12/64, the fit is perfect. The action is medium-fast and would make for an excellent all-around trout rod; easily handling wets, dries, and light streamers as well. Balances well in the hand. Though the rod is labeled as a 6wt a line size down is best with these Orvis rods. Includes original bag and tube with blue and silver foil label. Also includes original literature card. A wonderful example of one of the most popular rods to ever come from the Orvis shop. Don't miss out on this fine rod!