Payne Model 202 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5

Payne Model 202 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5For 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

Builder of fine Tonkin cane rods

and as you can imagine

initials scratched on face

This is the only Bougle fly reel Hardy has ever made with an agate lineguard

For sale here is a Thomas and Thomas Limestoner 8' 2/2 4wt

Serial O-8-17

This 3-5wt model is designed for freshwater species and has less drag than the other two models

Smooth brass foot has been filed very slightly on one end

Burgundy tipping at the winding check

very indicative of the late 60s/early 70s style-wise : ) No tube

Medium flamed

button-type regulator marked "brake indicator"