SOLD for $215.00
If you like small streams, if you like vintage tackle then why not fish with part of fiberglass history? Dating circa 1975 - 76, I have an Orvis 6 1/2 foot fiberglass rod rated for #6 lines but I have always used it with a #5 DT or WF line. Five weight loads the rod just fine and a weight forward even better than DT.
This rod will handle fish up to the 20" class pretty well and I've fished it quite a bit here for rainbows. It will toss dry flies on medium size streams well or makes a fine streamer rod for medium to small streams.
Condition: I'd have to call it pretty good considering it has been used quite a bit since it was made. I paid $295.00 for this rod many years ago and have sent it back to Orvis for cork repairs back in 2013. I will sell it for $200.00 that means $200.00 delivered so please don't ask me if I'll take less, these things don't eat and don't make noise so I can keep it if I must.
Rod is in original tube & sock and considering mileage all are in good shape.
Old school cap keeper chain on tubes of this vintage.
Stitching is good on the rod sock.
All labeling is intact as are the wraps at guides and keeper.
Cork is good, I had this redone by Orvis about 6 years ago. You can see where some filler has escaped due to use.
The reel seat hardware is in very good condition and the insert is the old walnut type.
I knew the previous owner and know that he had Orvis install Super Z ferrules back in the 1980's because he didn't like the original Nickle Silver rolled ferrules. When it comes to metal ferrules Super Z are by far the best you could get. These are a Brass / Nickle Silver alloy I believe and are turned as well as the stainless steel that came later. I would guess these to be made in Sweden prior to Cortland buying out the company who made them.
Payment Methods: Pay Pal or Check?
I will pay for shipping and transfer fees. I will also accept a personal check for $230.00 and will ship Priority Mail Insured to you in the United States.
It's a piece of angling history.
If you like small streams, if you like vintage tackle then why not fish with part of fiberglass history? Dating circa 1975 - 76, I have an Orvis 6 1/2 foot fiberglass rod rated for #6 lines but I have always used it with a #5 DT or WF line. Five weight loads the rod just fine and a weight forward even better than DT.
This rod will handle fish up to the 20" class pretty well and I've fished it quite a bit here for rainbows. It will toss dry flies on medium size streams well or makes a fine streamer rod for medium to small streams.
Condition: I'd have to call it pretty good considering it has been used quite a bit since it was made. I paid $295.00 for this rod many years ago and have sent it back to Orvis for cork repairs back in 2013. I will sell it for $200.00 that means $200.00 delivered so please don't ask me if I'll take less, these things don't eat and don't make noise so I can keep it if I must.
Rod is in original tube & sock and considering mileage all are in good shape.
Old school cap keeper chain on tubes of this vintage.
Stitching is good on the rod sock.
All labeling is intact as are the wraps at guides and keeper.
Cork is good, I had this redone by Orvis about 6 years ago. You can see where some filler has escaped due to use.
The reel seat hardware is in very good condition and the insert is the old walnut type.
I knew the previous owner and know that he had Orvis install Super Z ferrules back in the 1980's because he didn't like the original Nickle Silver rolled ferrules. When it comes to metal ferrules Super Z are by far the best you could get. These are a Brass / Nickle Silver alloy I believe and are turned as well as the stainless steel that came later. I would guess these to be made in Sweden prior to Cortland buying out the company who made them.
Payment Methods: Pay Pal or Check?
I will pay for shipping and transfer fees. I will also accept a personal check for $230.00 and will ship Priority Mail Insured to you in the United States.
It's a piece of angling history.
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