Payne Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #8 11' An Abel #1 fly reel

An Abel #1 fly reel nickel anodized

The rod would date to the mid-to-late 1980's

Great for small and medium sized streams where back casts may be restricted

Bolt bamboo rod in near mint original condition - 8' 2/2 for a 3wt with a marked weight of 3 1/8 oz

I doubt this would be a serious issue if you intend to fish the rod with care

Payne Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #8 11' An Abel #1 fly reelAn EF Payne bamboo fly rod, 9', 3 piece, 2 tip, built for what feels to me like a #8 line. 6. 2 ounces. Medium fast action. Based on the specs I think this would have been a model 210 or 212. All full length with the original wraps. Very little wear to the snake guides. Wrapped brown with red edges and a band of yellow and purple at the keeper and male ferrules. The varnish condition is fair poor. There is bag imprint on all sections including the