Payne Model 202 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 8'7" The bag is made of

The bag is made of a satin-like material in a plum color with a black faux suede lining and paisley piping around the edge

The gold standard of handcrafted reels

Made in the 1950s/60s and remaining in near mint original condition

The action is medium-fast with a stout butt and sensitive tips capable of finesse and tippet protection

[REEL SEAT HARDWARE IS LOOSE]

Payne Model 202 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 8'7" The bag is made ofFor sale here is a Payne Model 202 bamboo rod in excellent + condition. 8' 3 2 for a 5 weight line (some may prefer it with a 6 weight line). The rod weighs 4 3 4 oz. The 15 64 and 10 64 ferrules fit together very well as one would expect. Size 4 64 tip tops. Silky smooth medium action. "Sold by Abercrombie & Fitch Co." die stamp on the reel seat. The rod is wrapped brown with gold edges. Western style grip. The reel seat is uplocking over a spanish