Payne 101 Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 1-Piece The spacer has a light

The spacer has a light coat of varnish over it

Lightly used condition with a little bit of scuffing to the rims and foot being the primary sign of use

and dependable design

There is a small area on the butt cap where the bluing has worn thin

The grip is only lightly soiled

Payne 101 Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 1-Piece The spacer has a lightA superb Payne Model 101 fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #5 line. The action is on the faster side of medium. A 1950s 1960s era rod in near mint condition. This beautiful rod looks to me to have been cast 1 2 dozen times. A bit of cracking to the female ferrule wrap, some micro brassing to the inner guides, and some minute hand soiling to the grip is the only evidence of use. The owner's name is written on the rod shaft at the factory and