Orvis Battenkill 6' Bamboo Rod - early 1940s! 7' It lays #3 line beautifully

It lays #3 line beautifully and I've fished this same model throughout some of New England's best backcountry brook trout waters

Payne Rod Co shipping label is taped to the tube

The tips were made 1 1/8" shorter than the butt and mid

The click reels have an adjustable disc brake (two teflon discs and three stainless steel discs)

159) from 1959

Orvis Battenkill 6' Bamboo Rod - early 1940s! 7' It lays #3 line beautifullyFor sale here is a very rare Orvis 6' Battenkill bamboo rod from late 1942 (Wes Jordan era). Serial #0460. Two sections with two tips. There's been quite a bit of speculation that Pinky Gillum, who worked at Orvis for a couple of years in the early 40s, may have been involved with the production of this rod. George Halstead was also at Orvis during this time frame. Overall the rod is in excellent + and original condition. The rod weighs 2 3 8 oz. Size