Jim Hidy Hollowbuilt Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 3 Weight The ferrules are an oxidized

The ferrules are an oxidized pot belly step design

replacement tube

For sale here is an Orvis Battenkill 8/9 disc fly reel

in a slim western style

Post-war reel but before they switched to the two-screw latch around 1949

Jim Hidy Hollowbuilt Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 3 Weight The ferrules are an oxidizedFor sale here is a Jim Hidy hollowbuilt bamboo rod. Eight feet six inches in length, three sections with two tips, made for a five weight fly line. This one has never been fished, is in like new condition, having been lawn cast only. Nickel silver truncated ferrules, oxidized fittings, and cap and ring reel seat. Brown silks with black tipping. Extremely smooth progressive action, casts very well with very little line out and holds plenty of reserve