Vintage Orvis Graphite 13’6” Salmon Fly Rod 3pc Carbon Salmon Fishing Rod

Identification This appears to be an early graphite salmon fly rod by Orvis marked: “Orvis Graphite 13½’ Salmon” Features visible from the photos: 3-piece graphite salmon fly rod Early carbon/graphite construction with spiral graphite weave finish Full wells cork handle Up-locking aluminium reel seat with hardwood spacer Original Orvis cloth bag Large snake guides for salmon fly fishing Likely late 1970s to mid-1980s production These early Orvis graphite salmon rods are quite collectible now, especially in clean original condition with the bag present. Condition appears very good used condition: Good cork Original bag Ferrules appear clean No obvious cracks or repairs visible Guides and whippings  If the rod has a line rating near the handle (e.g. #9/10/11) it may help narrow value further. Full eBay Listing Title Orvis Graphite 13’6” Salmon Fly Rod 3pc Vintage Carbon Salmon Fishing Rod + Bag Subtitle Classic early Orvis graphite salmon rod in very good original condition Category Sporting Goods > Fishing > Vintage Fishing > Rods Condition Used – very good vintage condition with light signs of use. Description Vintage Orvis Graphite 13½ft Salmon Fly Rod offered in very good original condition. A quality early graphite salmon fly rod from Orvis, believed late 1970s to 1980s production, finished in the attractive spiral graphite weave blank with alloy reel seat and hardwood spacer. Specifications: Maker: Orvis Model: Graphite Salmon Length: 13’6” Sections: 3 piece Material: Graphite / carbon fibre Original Orvis cloth bag included Salmon fly rod Condition: The rod is in very good used condition overall. Blank clean and straight Ferrules fit correctly Guides and wrappings appear sound Cork handle shows light use only Reel seat works correctly No visible repairs noted Original bag included A superb classic Orvis salmon rod ideal for fishing or collection. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description. Suggested Item Specifics Brand: Orvis Rod Type: Fly Rod Fish Species: Salmon Number of Pieces: 3 Material: Graphite Vintage: Yes Included: Original Bag Fishing Type: Fly Fishing Rod Length: 13 ft 6 in