Payne Model 201 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 2-Piece 5 1/2" half wells cork

5 1/2" half wells cork grip

The thin tips allow for the utmost finesse and delicacy - a deadly fishing tool

made in 1957

The reel weighs 10

the hardware is oxidized jet black rather than pewter which was consistent with the Larry Foster period following Maxwell

Payne Model 201 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 2-Piece 5 1/2" half wells corkFor sale here is a Payne Model 201 bamboo rod in excellent condition 8 feet, 3 2 for a 5 weight line. All sections are full length and straight. The rod features moderately tempered cane with chestnut wraps and gold tipping. Gold and purple tipping at the winding check and male ferrules. Blued hardware with the exception of the reel seat. Agate stripping guide. Ring hook keeper over a handsome swelled butt. Reverse half wells grip 5 3 8" in length