EF Payne Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 Gary Howells Dark emerald green wraps

Dark emerald green wraps

I've discounted the rod accordingly and you can get a replacement nickel silver ring from Homer with no problem

of which this is #218

Harada finished the rod with his masterful touches

Big Game and Sea Fishing Reels

EF Payne Bamboo Fly Rod 7'9" 2/2 #5 Gary Howells Dark emerald green wrapsAn E. F. Payne special bamboo fly rod, 7'9", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. The rod weighs 4. 2 ounces on my scale. One tip is short. Medium to slowish action, it could possibly use a #4 line. The current owner relayed to us that this was originally owned by Frank Mele, the angler, writer, and bamboo aficionado who was friends with Jim. The rod has been re wrapped with new antique paddle foot guides and over varnished with an amber tinted