Orvis Madison Fly Rod 7'6" 2/1 #6

Orvis Madison Fly Rod 7'6" 2/1 #6An Orvis Madison fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 1 tip and while the rod is listed for a #6 I do not think that a #5 would be out of the question. Serial #70335. Used but usable and I'd probably rate it as "fair" condition. The carbide stripping guide has a slight bend, there is a repaired crack just above the to snake guide on the butt and the guides have been re coated with some overlap and smearing. The ferrule fit, however, is good and the rod is nice and

Talbot also introduced the polyvinyl glue that Winston and Sweetgrass continue to use in making their rods

We are truly excited to offer this rod to all of you spey “nuts” or

One tip has a clear overwrap that covers a splinter in the cane

I will include an aftermarket reel case

While the oxidation to the ferrules is very good that of the cap and ring is worn in places

All clips remain strong and all of the flies appear to be in unused condition

which was the year in which the model name was changed from "Deluxe" to "Superfine"

The rod features darkly tempered cane with caramel brown wraps

About as nice a Taylor rod as you will find anywhere

ferrule likely needs to be reset

due to the uplocking aluminum reel seat

For sale here is a Peerless Model 1 1/2A fly reel in excellent condition with honest use marks