Payne Model 202 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 9'2" Very good condition with honest

Very good condition with honest fishing wear

New patent-pending snap-reverse system instantly reverses to left or right hand retrieve with the push of a button

In addition

The reel case detaches from the rod case via a leather strap with buckles

There's a great write up about the reel here

Payne Model 202 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 9'2" Very good condition with honestFor sale here is a Payne Model 202 bamboo rod in original condition from the 1950's. 8' 3 2 for a 5 weight line. The rod weighs 4 3 4 oz (4 1 8 oz per the hang tag). A classic Payne rod with the "Sold by Abercrombie & Fitch Co." die stamp on the reel seat. The rod is wrapped brown with gold edges. The grip is western style and has been cleaned with no ridging present. The reel seat is uplocking over a spanish cedar insert. Complete with ferrule plugs