Darryl Whitehead Fly Rod 6' 1/1 #2/3

Darryl Whitehead Fly Rod 6' 1/1 #2/3A unique Darryl Whitehead, 6', 1 piece rod for a #2 or #3 line, the only 1 piece that he has made to date. Mortised ivory slide band, cap and ring seat. Cap and ring engraved by master engraver Paolo Barbetti. On the bottom of the cap "D. Whitehead, Maker, #33, 1991" is engraved. Narrow cork bands comprise the grip, which is shaped to a slim cigar. Straw colored cane with a spiral node pattern. Light yellow wraps are almost clear when varnished, and

2 or 3 varnish chips on the tips and several on the butt as well

Black frost-anodized uplocking screw lock sear with a mortised walnut spacer

A great opportunity to scoop up an exceedingly rare Payne

The grip is very long measuring 6 3/4" (14 corks) and is quite slim at the front but fairly large at the middle

A nice Payne 206 with all sections original and full length

5 weight rod

in the author's opinion

Looking back on it now

This rod is a rare find

this would fish well today for anyone looking for a heavy trout or light salmon weight reel

The tips of this rod are marked with extra wind at tip-tops to easily distinguish them from one another

Brushed aluminum tube with nicely styled brass collar and top