Hardy Perfect 3 5/8" MKII Check 9'9" The Battenkill was one of

The Battenkill was one of Orvis' most popular bamboo rods for several decades for a reason

Red leather bound

The rod is signed (2 flats left) "Carlson four-Special" and (1 flat left) "7512-462" and on the wrap flat "C

Most Orvis rods tend to do better with a line size or two down

Hardy Perfect 3 5/8" MKII Check 9'9" The Battenkill was one ofFor sale here is a Hardy Perfect 3 5 8" with the Duplicated MKII check and unblemished agate line guide. All original and correct. The reel remains in excellent condition with only slight wear having been fished sparsely. Full length alloy foot. Ebonite handle spins freely. Tensioner works perfectly. No line burns. No cracks, chips, or dings. No problematic wobble or end play. Reel weighs 7. 65 oz. Comes with original white and red vinyl Hardy reel