Orvis Salmon 11'6 Bamboo Rod

Orvis Salmon 11'6 Bamboo RodFor sale here is a very scarce Orvis Salmon bamboo rod 11 1 2 feet with two sections and two tips. Serial no. 21675, made in 1957. The rod is in excellent original condition. All sections are full length and straight. Dark impregnated cane with caramel wraps. Blued guides. The script remains clean and bold though there is a small area of wear. The upper cork grip is 8" long with moderate soiling. The bottom cork section measures 4". From the end of

possibly made in the late 1980's

The hinges are brass with the three screw configuration

The dispenser has four spools for your choice of tippet

Some cosmetic wear but in good working mechanical condition

on a level matched by only 2 or 3 modern makers

Dark blue cover with gilt title and decoration

Wrapped in green olive silk with signature wraps and brown olive intermediates

made for Joe by Arne Mason

The rod features a chocolate brown blank with burgundy wraps and gold accents/tipping

It is serial number #80137

Made in the U

Brown wraps with a carbide stripper and chrome snake guides