Payne 202 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5/6 dup-review-publication The tube has John's data

The tube has John's data sticker attached to it

is 7 3/4" long

Serial #66321 built in 1972

Made in 1923

Illustrated by Loren Smith

Payne 202 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5/6 dup-review-publication The tube has John's dataAn EF Payne model 202 bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 or #6. Used but in full original condition, with some very minor varnish chips, some cosmetic casting cracks at the ferrule wraps, and some grip soiling. There is a reel foot impression in the slide band seat and the cap also has a ding on the corner. There is very little wear to the heavy wire snake guides. This is a "Sold by Ambercrombie & Fitch" rod with an agate stripper