Payne Model 202 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 9'3" Oxidized cap and ring reel

Oxidized cap and ring reel seat over cork

The "Mahogany" label is defined from the stunning dark cane finish

6" 12 cork grip in a medium to large cigar shape

The female ferrules are engraved "Whitehead" and feature the fine knurling seen on the checks

Payne Model 202 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 9'3" Oxidized cap and ring reelFor 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