Just found this one. Orvis Powerflex, 7’6”. I love it when I find nice vintage glass with little use and It comes with some history…The guy I got it from told me he got from a guy who won it in a raffle in the late sixties. He said he never used it because he was a baitcaster.
It’s in excellent condition. No marks on the blank or reel seat whatsoever. Does have very slight cork soiling from handling or fishing a bit. Came with non-original sock and tube, though quite well fitting. This is the second version of this rod which is listed at 1/4 oz lighter than the first version and only produced for one year, per the Wiki here.
It threw a WF6 flawlessly. A slow rod (just slightly slower than the Fly Fox FF76 shown below). A dream to cast. So smooth and plenty of power too.
While it seems to be nearly a twin in every respect to the FF76, it has two more guides and a metal ferrule…
Can’t wait to feel 3-4lb smallies on the Columbia on this rod.
Sandman