Orvis Limestone Special 8'6 5wt Bamboo Rod 8'3" Simple and classic up-locking oxidized

Simple and classic up-locking oxidized nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a fine mortised koa spacer

for a fraction of the price of a usual Hardy Special Perfect

I built this Spring Creek sometime in the late 1980s

Cigar style grip with varnished burl cork nose

The reel features a smooth

Orvis Limestone Special 8'6 5wt Bamboo Rod 8'3" Simple and classic up-locking oxidizedFor sale here is a very scarce impregnated Orvis "Limestone Special" bamboo fly rod 8'6" 2 2 5wt. Serial no. 69016. Made in 1973. The rod is excellent condition though it does show some slight wear from fishing. The varnish and wraps remain in great condition. Darkly tempered cane with cinnamon wraps. The script remains clean and bold. U shaped hook keeper. Cigar grip 6 1 2" in length with moderate soiling. Aluminum down locking reel seat over a