Orvis Battenkill 8' 5-6wt Bamboo Rod 2-piece Zwarg worked with the world

Zwarg worked with the world class fisherman who followed him when he was granted the right to make the Vom Hofe style reels under his own name

For sale here is a Payne Model 204L bamboo rod -- 8'6 3/2 4wt

Clear agate stripping guide

The Swiss-style ferrules are size 13/64 with a perfect fit

Orvis Battenkill 8' 5-6wt Bamboo Rod 2-piece Zwarg worked with the worldFor sale here is an impregnated Orvis Battenkill 8' 3 2 5 6wt bamboo rod. Serial no. 21525. Made in 1957. The rod remains in excellent condition. The mid section is regrettably short by 1 3 8" and was reset by Wes Jordan. Also, the two tips have slight sets, easily mendable. The rod features beautiful chocolate colored Bakelite impregnated cane with transparent caramel wraps. Blued guides. The script remains clean and bold. The varnish over the script