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6’6” Orvis Rocky Mountain Presentation Bamboo Rod Set (Fly & Spin) ~ HDG (5/6 wt.) ~ 1961 ~ NOS, UNUSED
Manufacturer: Orvis®
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It is an absolute pleasure to offer this exquisite Orvis Rocky Mountain Presentation Rod Set.  The set consists of a matched pair of 6’6” Orvis Rocky Mountain Fly and Spin Rods safely housed in a custom felt-lined case with brass hardware.  This is as good as it gets for the Orvis collector:  Top-of-the-line, ultra-portable traveling companions in the highest collector-grade condition.

6’6” 3/2 Orvis Rocky Mountain Fly Rod
Made in 1961, this rod is marked on all sections with serial number 30,592.  The butt section is also marked in Orvis script over two flats “Orvis Impregnated” and “Rocky Mountain.”  The rod features impregnated cane built entirely from the butt-cut ends of Tonkin culms, a fully functional aluminum down screw-locking reel seat over a walnut spacer, a velvety smooth 5 ¾” cigar shaped cork grip, a Mildrum stripping guide, and steel snake guides.  Each section is just 26 3/8 inches long, and all sections are full length and perfectly straight.  The ferrules are sizes 13/10, and the rod weighs 3.30 ounces, which is close to the 3.0 ounces provided in the catalog.  The rod is rated for HDG silk lines, which is equivalent to modern 5 and 6 wt. lines.  NOS, Unused.

6’6” 3/1 Orvis Rocky Mountain Spinning Rod
Made in 1961, this rod is marked on all sections with serial number 30,610.  The butt section is also marked in Orvis script over two flats “Orvis Impregnated” and “Rocky Mountain.”  The rod features impregnated cane built entirely from the butt-cut ends of Tonkin culms, a velvety smooth 10” cork grip with double sliding bands, and chrome plated Aetna Foulproof guides.  Each section is just 26 3/8 inches long, and all sections are full length and perfectly straight.  The ferrules are sizes 15/11, and the rod weighs 3.65 ounces, which is close to the 3.375 ounces provided in the catalog.  NOS, Unused.

As a bonus, the set also includes an Orvis Western Leather Rod Tube made specifically for Rocky Mountain Fly Rods.  These top-grain, oiled cowhide cases were available as an upcharge from Orvis.  The leather shows minor wear and cracking on the strap.  These are prized rods which don’t come to market often.  Don’t miss this opportunity to own an heirloom quality Orvis presentation rod set.

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