Orvis Battenkill Salmon Rod 8'6" 2/2 #8 Gary Howells though it is hard and

though it is hard and not gummy at all

2-tip rod - a medium action for a #4 line or slowish #5

The needle is turned slightly over the needle eye size and then glued into the bamboo which has been scalloped at the top near the opening

Comes in a lovely Arnie Mason leather case

One wrap at the bottom snake guide on the mid has a few strands of thread loose and needs some attention

Orvis Battenkill Salmon Rod 8'6" 2/2 #8 Gary Howells though it is hard andAn Orvis Battenkill salmon rod, an 8'6" 2 piece model built for an #8 line. Serial number #82403 and weighs 4. 75 ounces. Impregnated model wrapped in brown with a carbide stripper and chrome guides and tip tops. 6. 5" blunt cigar grip. Downlocking screw lock hardware with a walnut insert. Keeper one flat right. Lettered "Orvis Impregnated, Battenkill, 8 1 2' 4 3 4 oz, GBF(8) Jude Reinhart" (owners name). Great lightly used fishing condition. Original