Payne Model 106 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6

Payne Model 106 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 2/2 #6For sale here is a Payne Model 106 8'6" bamboo rod with two sections and two tips. The rod is in excellent original condition. The varnish shows very minor signs of prior softening but remains fine throughout. All sections are full length and straight. Chestnut silks and black tipping. Black, gold, and burgundy tipping at the winding check and male ferrules. Bronzed ring hook keeper. The western style grip is 6" in length with moderate soiling though

The case is ideal for a Flyweight

A very rare un ventilated Bogdan small "Steelhead" model

The brake drum is provided with a smooth surface to accommodate the shoe and a toothed area or ratchet for the click pawl

and is a great primer which includes many of the makers and history of the craft

This rod shows what I would call well cared for use

The rod includes the original bag and tube with label

All wraps are sound

Actual rod weight is 4 3/4 oz

An Aroner 7'6" 3/2 #6/7 that dates from the mid 1980's

A very versatile rod well suited for just about any trout situation

For sale here is a three-screw latch Hardy St

The reel is in near mint condition with a few extremely minor handling marks