Payne Model 410H Salmon Rod 9'6" 3/2 #8/9 14' the latter of which is

the latter of which is designed to hold the reel slightly closer to the hand to reduce casting fatigue

The tip finds a good balance between strength and finesse

and oil port and poacher's button

Single action (direct drive)

Salmon/Steelhead to Tarpon or Billfish

Payne Model 410H Salmon Rod 9'6" 3/2 #8/9 14' the latter of which isA nice EF Payne model 410 H salmon rod, 9'6", 3 piece, 2 tips, and built for what feels to me like an #8 or a #9. Weighs 7. 5 ounces. Fast action. Late 1950's vintage with the "Sold by Abercrombie and Fitch" stamping and the perfection stripper. Full original condition with moderate signs of use, including one small varnish chip in the butt and one very small one on a tip. The ferrules retain 99. 5% of their original oxidation. There is a small amount