Payne Model 202 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 9'9" Extremely smooth and balanced progressive

Extremely smooth and balanced progressive action

nickel silver rim tension regulator screw with brass bridge

Useful section on care of reels for collectors

The butt cap features the Payne stamp only

Payne Model 202 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 9'9" Extremely smooth and balanced progressiveFor 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