Payne Model 101 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 8'7" Maker" which lines up with

Maker" which lines up with the barrel mortise when screwed all the way to the bottom (reminiscent of Payne's famous attention to detail with their screw lock seats)

with a coin-edge knurl and rear cork check

Cigar grip with cork reel seat spacer and dual black anodized aluminum reel seat bands

it's a great package for a reel of this vintage

For sale here is a Walt Carpenter Browntone 7'6 2/2 5wt bamboo rod

Payne Model 101 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 8'7" Maker" which lines up withFor sale here is a stunner from the 1960s Jim Payne rod shop and retailed through A&F, this 7 1 2' 2 2 Model 101 is in excellent completely original condition. The reel seat bears both the Payne trademark and the Made for Abercrombie and Fitch stamps. The 101 is one of Jim Paynes faster tapers, commanding a 5 wt. with a fluid authority. There is a small, shallow indentation in the Spanish cedar spacer and the cork grip has coloration from careful use.