Payne Model 200 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #4

Payne Model 200 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #4For sale here is a Payne Model 200 bamboo rod in excellent plus and original condition. 8 feet, 3 2 for a DT4 line. Made for Abercrombie & Fitch. Medium fast dry fly action. This is one of the best casting bamboo rods I've ever experienced. Ferrules are size 8 64 and 14 64. Uplocking reel seat over spanish cedar insert. No issues with the exquisite cane node work, varnish, or the wraps. Original bag, labeled tube, hang tag, and ferrule plugs. Weighs

leather hip flask -- crafted by leather artist

The Model 44 is seen much less often than the slightly larger Model 50

Near mint condition with the only use marks appearing on the foot from being mounted on a rod

Grab this opportunity to be the one collector in the world to own a Hardy with a previously undocumented check system

Sample hackle supplied by Art to Paul

The two original tips were short when our consignor purchased the rod so he asked Tony to make two new tips

The pillar to pillar diameter is ~2

The reel is in mint unused condition

Don't miss a chance to fish this famous taper by a great maker at a fantastic price

4052 made in July 1962

For sale here is a very nice and rarely seen McNeese anti-reverse trout reel

and foot are nickel plated brass