Payne Model 102 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 New Arrival before serial numbering began

before serial numbering began

Matching stamps on each part

with some markings on the top from a prior owner

Hollolight model

The action is on the faster side of medium-fast as is usual with the shorter rods

Payne Model 102 Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5 New Arrival before serial numbering beganAn EF Payne model 102 bamboo fly rod, 8 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 or #5 line. The rod weighs 3. 9 ounces on my scale. Very moderate use with some grip soiling but no cracks at the ferrule wraps and the varnish is just barely worn off the guides. Fast action. Flamed and oven treated cane. The main wraps are brown with yellow edges on all and a small band of purple at the keeper and male ferrules. The perfection stripper and the bronze snake