Orvis Shooting Star Bamboo Rod

Orvis Shooting Star Bamboo RodFor sale here is an 8'6" Orvis "Shooting Star" impregnated bamboo rod. Serial #43212 built in 1966. The rod is in excellent condition. All sections are equal length and straight. Fully assembled, the rod actually measures closer to 8'7", or 8'9" with the extension butt attached. The extension section comes from a graphite "Shooting Star" model, which is why the extension butt is marked 9'. The rod has not been repaired and it fits perfectly into its

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All sections are full length and straight with the exception of a slight set in one tip

The reel has a 2 7/8" diameter and 1" wide spool

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Original tube and possibly an original bag but I can't be certain

All of the hardware is original

Maker" in cartouche and has some edgewear to the oxidation

The boxes have been in a private collection and may have some slight signs of handling over the years

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There is what appears to be a screwdriver "oops" on the front plate

The rod has a wonderful medium-fast action with plenty of power from the butt

the largest model in Stan's catalog