Payne Model 202 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 9'9" Hardy announced that it was

Hardy announced that it was producing an engraved

Extremely smooth and balanced progressive action

The drag is designed to control the over-run of the spool with just a light drag to protect light tippets

Dave LeClair re-set the ferrules and the rod hasn't been fished since

9 1/2 feet

Payne Model 202 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 9'9" Hardy announced that it wasFor sale here is a Payne Model 202 bamboo rod in original condition from the 1950's. 8' 3 2 for a 5 weight line. The rod weighs 4 3 4 oz (4 1 8 oz per the hang tag). A classic Payne rod with the "Sold by Abercrombie & Fitch Co." die stamp on the reel seat. The rod is wrapped brown with gold edges. The grip is western style and has been cleaned with no ridging present. The reel seat is uplocking over a spanish cedar insert. Complete with ferrule plugs