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

foot is straight and original

Screwback model

Serial #46354

The reel foot is stamped Saracione with the reel's serial number

Kushner experimented with odd lengths and uneven sections to move around the ferrules in seeking perfection in his actions

There were only 30 of these made in 1990

/ Capacity WF9 + 275 yds 20#

1 oz actual weight due the the exquisitely knurled uplocking reel seat hardware

Includes the original red bag and original tube with label 100% intact

The grip shows no soiling

Weight 11 5/8 oz

For sale here is a one-of-a-kind salmon fly tied by Ken Iwamasa - Red Salmon Fly on a size 3/0 hook