Orvis Madison bamboo rod 8'

Orvis Madison bamboo rod 8'Here we have a workhorse of the Orvis fleet, the Madison single tip 8'. This rod is marked as an 8wt on the shaft and tube, but due to its minimal weight, it really casts any line from a 6 8 very nicely. I think it just sings with a WF7 and would make a terrific bass rod or streamer rod. Other than some cork soiling, this baby is ready for another 50 years of carefree fishing. The cork is very smooth and the ferrules fit excellent. Original bag and

The rod was then finished by the late George Guba

The guide wraps are clear with a fine mid dark wrap

For sale here is a Julius Vom Hofe raised pillar fly reel in excellent original condition

Bridge guides except for the tip-top and stripper

the script reads

Honey colored wraps with red edges at keeper and ferrules

In addition to the unique action

one of the modern reissues of this popular raised pillar design

Comes with its original pouch and includes line and backing in like new condition

Alloy ferrule plugs

Simply inked "Carlson" like he did on his early rods prior to "Thomas Carlson"

This rod is medium/slow action