EF Payne Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #3/4

EF Payne Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #3/4An E. F. Payne bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #3 or #4 line. 4. 2 ounces. Used but in original condition, very good for a rod 90 to 100 years old. The rod has mild bag rash here and there. Some casting cracks have just started at the ferrule wraps. The biggest problem is a cracked node halfway up one tip, which should be overwrapped before use. This rod has unusually fine tips, about fifty five to fifty four thousandths under

a 3wt for small brooks and streams

Makers" and has a tiny bit of edgewear to the oxidation

new agate stripper

Also included is the original leather case with Lester's initials

this is a nice chance to get them and not worry about putting that first scratch in them

The cigar grip is just shy of 6 1/2"

oxidized size 9/64 and 14/64 ferrules

) with an "Edwards Quadrate" logo

A small trout net

Made in 1982 just after Tom Maxwell's tenure and clearly influenced by him

6" in diameter and set up for RHW

The step ferrules are oxidized jet black as well as the keeper and the slide band ring and the pocket cap