I got a co-worker friend who's father-in-law passed away recently. His
mother-in-law has her deceased husbands fishin' gear and is in need of cash
more than she is in need of fish. I haven't seen any of the gear except:

Orvis Battenkill Rod
8ft, 3 pc., 4 1/2 oz., one tip, 6 wt. Serial #21XXX

I have talked to various folks about this rod and have a general idea of its
worth. Also called Orvis. They said that the rod was made on 8/1/1957 by
Calvin Skinner and George Reid. This is apparently before the Wes Jordan
era.

If this rod has ever been fished, it doesn't show it. The rod tube, sock
and rod are in pristine condition. I honestly don't think the rod has ever
had a line thru its guides, nor a reel in the seat!

Anyway, if anyone is seriously interested, you can contact me at: burtann
at bellsouth dot net

If you don't contact me between tonight and tomorrow night, I won't be able
to respond until after this weekend, as I am going fishin' for the weekend.

Mark H. Bowen aka--Op