Payne Model 202 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 2 Weight and fighting butt were machined

and fighting butt were machined from solid 360 brass bar stock and single-point threaded for a precision fit

measuring 2 1/4" in length

and even more scarce in unused condition and with the perforated spool

barely used

Black rod bag with Emerald colored logo and model tag

Payne Model 202 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 2 Weight and fighting butt were machinedFor sale here is a Payne Model 202 bamboo rod in excellent + condition. 8' 3 2 for a 5 weight line (some may prefer it with a 6 weight line). The rod weighs 4 3 4 oz. The 15 64 and 10 64 ferrules fit together very well as one would expect. Size 4 64 tip tops. Silky smooth medium action. "Sold by Abercrombie & Fitch Co." die stamp on the reel seat. The rod is wrapped brown with gold edges. Western style grip. The reel seat is uplocking over a spanish