Payne Model 208 Bamboo Rod 9' 3/1 #6 8'5" Serial #2265 made in May

Serial #2265 made in May of 1957

rim tensioner

For sale here is the C&F Designs "Marco Polo" fly tying vise

The action is quite smooth and medium-fast and with a good deal of backbone

The grip shows little soiling and is very slightly ridged in places

Payne Model 208 Bamboo Rod 9' 3/1 #6 8'5" Serial #2265 made in MayFor sale here is a Payne Model 208 bamboo rod 9 rod for a #6 line. One of the original tip sections is missing. All sections are full length and straight. Butt cap stamp reads, "Sold by Abercrombie and Fitch New York". Chestnut silks and black tipping. Black, gold and burgundy tipping at the winding check and male ferrules. Maroon colored agate insert in bronzed stripping guide. Oxidized nickel silver winding check. Stubby cigar style grip with