Orvis Model 99 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/1 #7/8 9'6" Faint beginnings of casting cracks

Faint beginnings of casting cracks at the ferrule wraps

most likely denoting reel finisher Thomas Bates

Also comes loaded with line and backing in like new condition

The "R" designates that it is a rectangular quad

Orvis Model 99 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/1 #7/8 9'6" Faint beginnings of casting cracksAn Orvis Model 99 bamboo fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 1 tip, and built for a #7 or #8 line. Serial 44350. Slow action. Fair to poor condition with some knocks and hooks digs on the cane but nothing looks significant. Three up node pattern with a dark oven tempered cane. Dark snake guides with red wraps. The step ferrules are oxidized. A slight bend off at the ferrules. The cigar grip is 6 1 2" long and fairly well soiled. The reel seat is a downlocking