EF Payne Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4

EF Payne Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4A very nice EF Payne bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 line. The rod weighs 3. 2 ounces. Likely a model 100 based on the specifications. A lovely little rod with a great feel, a bit on the faster side of medium. Original condition with no detectable wear to the snakes or guides. No impression on the Spanish cedar reel seat either. There is some edgewear to the cap and ring oxidation and some rubbing to the patina on the grip.

All sections are full length with tight fitting ferrules

The ferrules are 10/64 and the ferrule fit is excellent

so this wood could have been sourced from the Payne shop

1) Mailing label (early era)

A great example of this classic blue-collar rod

Built from beginning to end in Montrose

A nice Bellinger Light Salmon model fly reel

No dings or marks of any kind

Steve wrapped the mid (perfect match) and straightened the sections

8 1/2 feet and marked for lines 5 through 8

Uniqua model - 3 3/8" diameter

The rod bag is blue-green cloth with Bob's logo tag sewed on and the ferrule plugs attached to the bag