Thomas and Thomas Bamboo Salmon Rod 8'6" 3/2 #8 7'11" This is by far the

This is by far the earliest Payne I have ever seen

Named after famed tournament caster Louis Bougle

I will provide a letter of provenance as well as the letter written to me from the current owner of this rod verifying it's authenticity

Very good condition

USA" embossed on the case top

Thomas and Thomas Bamboo Salmon Rod 8'6" 3/2 #8 7'11" This is by far theAn excellent Thomas and Thomas bamboo salmon rod, 8'6" 2 piece, 2 tip rod built for a #8 line. Serial #4476 and weighing 4 7 8 oz. Quick action but semi full flexing. 97% mint with slight hand soiling to the western style grip. 3 up node pattern with mirrored tips. High arch snake guides with honey yellow wraps and cinnamon edges, brown at the ferrules. Typical T&T flawless varnish finish. Swiss style ferrules with a collar on the males. 13 cork