Orvis Vintage 7ft Fishing Rod in tube

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This is a used vintage Orvis 7-foot, two-piece fishing rod designed for spinning (Spin) with two tips. The rod is designed to be used with a 1/8 to 1/2 oz lure. The tube indicates the rod has a serial number of 66839 and weighs 4-5/8 oz. Rod Specifications Style: Combination Spin Serial Number: 66839 Length: 7 feet Weight: 4-5/8 oz. Lure/Line Rating: Recommended for 1/8 to 1/2 oz. lures. Manufacturing History According to historical production records in The Orvis Database curated by Greg Reynolds, your specific serial number (66839) indicates that this rod was manufactured around 1972. During this specific era (1972–1976), the Orvis company paired their high-grade impregnated bamboo rods with this distinct gray-anodized aluminum protective tube featuring a green paper label and an engraved hexagonal screw cap. Unlike traditional split-cane rods that rely on standard coats of exterior varnish to seal out water, Orvis rods marked "Impregnated" underwent a unique manufacturing process. The bamboo blanks were submerged in a specialized resin bath under a vacuum. This forced the resin deep into the cellular structure of the wood fibers, rendering the entire shaft completely impervious to water damage, warping, or extreme weather while maintaining a smooth, classic flex.