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

Payne Model 200L Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #3/4An EF Payne Model 200L bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #3 or #4. Slower action. Weighs 3. 6 ounces on my scale. Recently refinished with a wrap color slightly lighter than the original and the stripping guide doesn't match what the original would have had. Fresh bronze guides and the first hint of cosmetic casting cracks at the ferrule wraps. The ferrules are oxidized and the fit is tight. Very good varnish job. The grip is 5" long

on the fast side of medium

Comes with original suede zippered case with Sage logo and the reel and spare spools all come in their original boxes

Walt's attention to detail and the smooth casting action of this rod with a 5 weight line just go to show why the prices of Carpenter rods continue to rise

Number 65 of 100

The rod weighs 3 3/8 oz with a pleasant and authoritative medium fast action

Capacity: DT4+50 / WF5+50

Nice tight frame and spool with no wobble and strong springs

The box remains in excellent condition void of any cracks

This rod was requested as a custom build from the original owner and our consignor

almost all of which is concentrated in the "resting spot"

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The keeper is one flat right and the owner's name