Payne Model 200 Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #4/5

Payne Model 200 Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #4/5A nice EF Payne model 200 bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, for what feels to me like a #5 or perhaps even a #4. The rod was reconditioned by John Bradford in April 1997 and used sparingly since. All sections are full length and the ferrules fits are tight. The wrap colors are the correct brown with yellow edges and a band of purple at the keeper and male ferrules. The varnish work is superb. As mentioned I would rate this as a slowish #5 or

Young rod and a 6wt cannon

predominantly on the area opposite the foot

Screws are in decent condition

Lightly used or near mint condition

The grip is 6" long and done in a western style

The spacer looks like an artificial wood with the threads cut into the wood

A terrific rod for gin-clear waters and spooky trout

The handle is made with birch bark with olive wood inserts

Minor rim rash

For sale here is a Leonard Duracane bamboo rod - 7' 2/2 4wt with green silk wraps

as well as two Bogdan suede reel bags

Serial #23501 and the listed weight is 6 3/4oz