Orvis “Special”: 8’6” varnished rod, 3-piece 2-tip. 10/64” and 15/64” ferrules; 3.8 oz. 5” slim cigar grip with slight thumb rest. Reel seat has bright downlocking ring and pocket cap, marked “Orvis Manchester.” Spacer may be oak. Light red wraps with offset trim wraps, dark guides. Writing on shaft says “Orvis Special.” This rod has probably had an overcoat of varnish. Bottom wrap on one tip needs attention. Casts a WF5 nicely. It’s a light rod and can also carry a WF4—unusual in an 8-1/2-foot rod. Possibly original bag and replacement tube. $ 400.00.
Orvis “Special”: 8’6” varnished rod, 3-piece 2-tip. 10/64” and 15/64” ferrules; 3.8 oz. 5” slim cigar grip with slight thumb rest. Reel seat has bright downlocking ring and pocket cap, marked “Orvis Manchester.” Spacer may be oak. Light red wraps with offset trim wraps, dark guides. Writing on shaft says “Orvis Special.” This rod has probably had an overcoat of varnish. Bottom wrap on one tip needs attention. Casts a WF5 nicely. It’s a light rod and can also carry a WF4—unusual in an 8-1/2-foot rod. Possibly original bag and replacement tube. $ 400.00.
