EF Payne Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #3/4 dup-review-publication One original Payne guide was

One original Payne guide was replaced and re-wrapped by South Creek Ltd

just not in a rainstorm

translucent silk wraps with black tipping

Bright step ferrules

Walt also wrote on the tube label

EF Payne Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #3/4 dup-review-publication One original Payne guide wasAn E. F. Payne bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #3 or #4 line. 4. 2 ounces. Used but in original condition, very good for a rod 90 to 100 years old. The rod has mild bag rash here and there. Some casting cracks have just started at the ferrule wraps. The biggest problem is a cracked node halfway up one tip, which should be overwrapped before use. This rod has unusually fine tips, about fifty five to fifty four thousandths under