EF Payne Two-Handed Bamboo Fly Rod 10'6" 3/2 #8 8’5” The german silver "Orvis" stamped

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

It has somewhat of a cult following

The rod is handsomely tempered in a style the maker calls "tortoise shell" flaming

A truly mint example of this much sought-after South Creek model

The potbelly ferrules are oxidized jet black and the fit smooth as butter

EF Payne Two-Handed Bamboo Fly Rod 10'6" 3/2 #8 8’5” The german silver "Orvis" stampedAn E. F. Payne Salmon Special bamboo fly rod, 10'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels like a #8. The rod weighs 9. 2 ounces. Medium action. This rod has seen some use, but is in all original condition with moderate wear to the snake guides. There is some cosmetic cracking to the ferrule wraps and some cosmetic cracking to the wraps on the two tips. There is a little varnish roughness from the bag here and there, but overall it is still very