CF Orvis "Special" Bamboo Fly Rod 6' 1/1 #6 8'4" Made by Jimmy Smith

Made by Jimmy Smith

Very serviceable varnish

Edward Vom Hofe (EVH) 1938 Fishing Tackle Catalog:

a Gillum signature

Burnt orange and black variegated silks

CF Orvis "Special" Bamboo Fly Rod 6' 1/1 #6 8'4" Made by Jimmy SmithA nice CF Orvis Superfine fly rod, 6', 1 piece, and built for a #6 (HDG). Labeled "Special Fly Rod" serial #26754. 2. 6 ounces. A highly unusual rod from the Orvis company here. Very straight original condition, although the grip has been cleaned. Dark tempered impregnated cane in a three up node pattern. The wraps are light yellow. The 4 1 2" long grip tapers to the keeper wraps at the front and screwlock seat at the back. The seat is an anodized