Orvis Madison 8'6" 5 1/8 oz. Bamboo Rod 7' thanks in part to the

thanks in part to the swelled butt

and a predecessor to their later Battenkill model (bakelite was the chemical resin used to impregnate the cane)

8' 6/7wt bamboo fly rod

Comes with a very nice zippered Hardy case

The rod features iridescent green/blue blank with emerald green wraps and silver tipping

Orvis Madison 8'6" 5 1/8 oz. Bamboo Rod 7' thanks in part to theFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Madison 8'6" 2 1 8 9wt bamboo rod with a labeled weight of 5 1 8 oz. Serial #55475 made in 1969. The rod is in excellent plus condition. The ferrules are 15 64 and the ferrule fit is tight. All sections are straight. Original grey bag, aluminum tube with blue, silver and gold foil label.