Payne Salmon Bamboo Rod 9'6" 3/2 #7

Payne Salmon Bamboo Rod 9'6" 3/2 #7For sale here is a E. F. Payne 9 1 2 3pc light salmon rod for a #7 line, sold by Abercrombie and Fitch. This rod has two mids and two tips, all original and full length with the accompanying (original) five section rod bag. This rod has an uplocking screw lock reel seat with Paynes standard Spanish cedar spacer. Wraps are brown with purple tips. Agate stripping guide. Comes with the original Payne rod tube and red label (which is in pristine

The reel is in mint unused condition

The ferrules are size 11/64 with a perfect fit and the original ferrule plug is included

Used condition with some rim rash to the gold anodizing of the frame

The rod is in near mint and original condition

the rim with drum release lever and tension screw

Smooth and crisp with excellent recovery

The majority of the original leaded finish (and lacquer) remains

one can see the verdigris on the inner spool

The cigar grip measures 6" with moderately soiling that has developed into a wonderful patina

Weighs 5 oz

3 Fly Reel

There are a few very light blemishes on the butt cap