Orvis Salmon 10' Bamboo Rod Gary Howells Oxidized ferrules with bright guides

Oxidized ferrules with bright guides and tip tops

No other marks

This is only cosmetic and doesn't hinder use

I learned from Hoagy Carmichael that Garrison made this style sliding band for a six to eight year time period

Excellent overall condition with minor wear throughout and a nice click

Orvis Salmon 10' Bamboo Rod Gary Howells Oxidized ferrules with bright guidesFor sale here is an Orvis Salmon 10' 9wt 3 2 bamboo rod with detachable extension fighting butt. Serial #9450 made in 1950 by Cal Skinner. The rod is in excellent original condition with the exception of the mid section being down 1 3 8". The rod was repaired by Orvis most likely at the female ferrule. Orvis did an outstanding job as without the rod being down a bit one could never tell. Thread color matches perfectly. The rod features classic