Payne Model 400 Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #7/8 7'4" Payne Model 400 -- 9′

Payne Model 400 -- 9′ 3/2 light salmon rod for a #8 line

Handsome nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a fine mortised rosewood spacer

Adjustable and fully-sealed disc drag with Avcarb/ Stainless Steel drag washers

For sale here is a very scarce Orvis fishing tackle catalog from 1960

There is a crease across the front and spine of the book as a result of what appears to be a factory defect

Payne Model 400 Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #7/8 7'4" Payne Model 400 -- 9′A nice EF Payne model 400 bamboo fly rod, 9', 3 piece, 2 tip, built for a #8. 6. 6 ounces. Late 1950's or early 1960's model. Good original condition. It has some crazing to the wraps at the ferrules and a bit of chipping to the ferrule coating but I see no problems with the bamboo at all. There is a tiny amount of wear to the inner snake guides. The varnish is hard and in very good condition. Brown main wraps, red edges, with an extra band of yellow