Payne Model 202 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5

Payne Model 202 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5For sale here is a Payne Model 202 bamboo rod in mint original condition. 8' 3 2 for a 5 weight line. A classic Jim Payne rod from the mid 60's with the "Made for Abercrombie & Fitch Co." die stamp on the reel seat. Ferrule plugs and hag tag. A rare and highly collectible piece of American fly fishing history which remains in pristine condition. Original bag and tube with red label in fine shape. As always, all responsible offers will be considered.

Snake guide impression in grip near the bottom

This is a mint unfished browntone with a nice medium action

The Dry Fly Salmon was slightly smaller in capacity than Paul's Standard Salmon

Comes with the original rod tube and a replacement bag

The german silver "Orvis" stamped cap and ring has oxidized slightly but would polish up easily

For sale here is a lovely little all black F1 Traun

Shooting heads & Full lines

It's a 12 foot rod for a 8/9 wt setup

No chips/cracks in the hard rubber (there are some very minor indentations on the tailplate at 2 o'clock)

Original labeled tube with original bag

used but not abused

unfortunately due to his un-timely death there aren't many around