Payne Model 202 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 9 Weight tungsten steel tip tops

tungsten steel tip tops

Sporting Goods"

The flies were tied by Howells himself - they are in exceptional condition and well tied as Howells was a very accomplished tyer

there is a small amount of filler in the cork near the nose

The owner's name is engraved on the back of the reel

Payne Model 202 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 9 Weight tungsten steel tip topsFor sale here is a Payne Model 202 bamboo rod in original condition from the 1950's. 8' 3 2 for a 5 weight line. The rod weighs 4 3 4 oz (4 1 8 oz per the hang tag). A classic Payne rod with the "Sold by Abercrombie & Fitch Co." die stamp on the reel seat. The rod is wrapped brown with gold edges. The grip is western style and has been cleaned with no ridging present. The reel seat is uplocking over a spanish cedar insert. Complete with ferrule plugs