Orvis Traveler Bamboo Rod 8' 4/1 6-7 weight - rare model 7'6" but to me it appears

but to me it appears to be not a large concern to the integrity of the reel

made to fit a pre-war Hardy Perfect Duplicated MK II wide drum fly reel from the 1930s

Near mint condition

screw-lock reel seat with a fine wood spacer

For sale here is a 3 5/8" Hardy Perfect fly reel from the pre-WWII era (made in late 1920s/1930s)

Orvis Traveler Bamboo Rod 8' 4/1 6-7 weight - rare model 7'6" but to me it appearsFor sale here is an 8 foot Orvis Traveler bamboo rod. This is an extremely scarce model made by Orvis in 1962 and only offered for a few years. This rod is the most desirable eight foot length model that is intended for a 6 or 7 weight line. The rod weighs 4. 6 oz and includes a 17 64 ferrule on the second section, while most of these 8' Traveler models were made with a size 18 64 ferrule and the rods being intended for a 7 or 8 weight line. The other