Payne Model 202 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5/6 7'8" both in pristine condition

both in pristine condition

The reel foot currently on the rod is a recent addition made by Bill Archuleta

The owner's initials are stamped into the bottom of the butt cap

The action is slower and with much more feel than most modern graphite rods

as well as the threads within the bridge

Payne Model 202 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5/6 7'8" both in pristine conditionFor sale here is a Payne Model 202 bamboo rod in excellent plus and original condition. 8 feet, 3 2 for a 5 6wt line. 4 1 4 oz. Sold by Abercrombie & Fitch. Classic Payne dry fly action. Ferrules are size 10 64 and 16 64. Cap and ring reel seat over spanish cedar insert. No issues with the exquisite cane node work, varnish, or the wraps. Original bag, labeled tube, hang tag, and ferrule plugs.