[chasntrout]

My grandpa gave this to me a year or so ago

Tell me what you think (I know nothing about bamboo rods)

Also what would be the value of this rod........I would never sell it just would like to know

[flytire]

heres a fly line conversion chart. youll be asking if you didnt already know

http://www.hookhack.com/flylinesize.html

[dshort]

It's a nice rod. Probably throws a DT5, even though the conversion chart will tell you it takes a 6 weight. I have an Orvis '99' in the same length and weight and I really like a Cortland Sylk DT5 on it. It's a smooth casting, medium action rod and that impregnated finish is bullet proof. The serial number 26976 dates it to January 1960. As for a value, it's probably worth about $600 depending on the condition.

I would check it over to make sure the ferrule fit is good and there are no big problems and then I would take it out and catch some fish with it.

[narcodog]

Go to clarksclassicflyrodforum and you will get all of the info you desire.

HDH says it is for a DT6 but as was said it might throw a DT5. I have an Orvis that is a little newer than yours and I use a Sylk DT6.

[wanders]

As others have said, you have a winner. Go fish and enjoy it.

[mattnmtns]

I have two very similar rods one a bit older and one a bit newer. Both Battenkills and both 6 foot 6 inchers. A lot of folks say 5wt. I'll agree with most modern fly lines, I really like the RIO gold and the Wulff TTs on them but while I like the Cortland Sylk lines I think the 6wt would be better suited, especially if you aren't making distance casts. I'd agree with the value being around $600 give or take.

Either way you have a sweet rod. Mine were given to me by my father in law under the condition that I fish them. I don't fish them all the time but they certainly deserve to see the light of day and feel a fish on the end. I have caught plenty of tiny brookies, some good sized wild bows and browns, and even a hog bow out of a DH stream. I was afraid that hog was going to snap the rod, but it turned out to be a testament on how strong bamboo rods are. At any rate I suggest you fish yours on occasion too. I am sure Grandpaw would approve!


If you think it needs any repairs I hear Orvis is happy to do them.

[Beetle]

I have a similar Battenkill but it is 8'. My line is SA Mastery XPS DT5 and it is perfect.