Orvis Traveler Bamboo Rod 8' 4/1 6-7 weight - rare model Vintage Fly Tackle What many don't know is

What many don't know is that they are still making reels and the quality of these reels is top-notch

This rod has been very lightly used with some minimal brassing on the ferrules and slight cracking to the ferrule wraps but is certainly in very good condition overall

and brown at the ferrules and tip top

Most of these marks are actually leather fuzz from the inside of the reel case

Orvis Traveler Bamboo Rod 8' 4/1 6-7 weight - rare model Vintage Fly Tackle What many don't know isFor sale here is an 8 foot Orvis Traveler bamboo rod. This is an extremely scarce model made by Orvis in 1962 and only offered for a few years. This rod is the most desirable eight foot length model that is intended for a 6 or 7 weight line. The rod weighs 4. 6 oz and includes a 17 64 ferrule on the second section, while most of these 8' Traveler models were made with a size 18 64 ferrule and the rods being intended for a 7 or 8 weight line. The other