Payne Model 95 Bamboo Rod 6' 2/1 #3 7'2" This is the smallest of

This is the smallest of the Billy Pate series

I built this rod about 15 years ago

Terrific medium-fast dry-fly action for a 5 or 6 weight line

Let's start with the pros: This rod is built with a staggered ferrule and the butt shorter than the tips

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Payne Model 95 Bamboo Rod 6' 2/1 #3 7'2" This is the smallest ofFor sale here we have the dainty Payne Model 95 6' 2 1 3wt. The rod is in excellent original condition except that one tip section was damaged between the tip top and last snake guide and an invisible protective wrap was placed over this as a repair. Therefore, we are pricing this as a one tip rod. Moderately tempered cane with chestnut silks and gold tipping. Gold and purple at the winding check and male ferrules. Blued guides. Ring hook keeper.