Orvis Bakelite 8'6 bamboo rod 8'3" Wrappings are “May Rose” silk

Wrappings are “May Rose” silk with the usual small orange edges

The other tip section's male ferrule wraps appear newer so the wraps could have been replaced at some point in the rod's life

The Renzetti Master Vise has the traditional rotary actuator that allows the tier to rotate the jaws by spinning the rotary arm

Gold/black finish

Absolutely perfect varnish

Orvis Bakelite 8'6 bamboo rod 8'3" Wrappings are “May Rose” silkFor sale here is a 8'6 "Orvis Impregnated" "Pat Pend" bamboo rod, known as a Bakelite rod in the Orvis rod database, and a predecessor to their later Battenkill model (bakelite was the chemical resin used to impregnate the cane). This impregnation process resulted in a rich dark tone that has a cult following among Orvis collectors. The rod weighs 5 1 8 oz. and the ferrules are size 11 64 and 17 64. I like it with a DT6 for close in work but it would