Payne Bonefish Bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 #8 10 Weight Taking up from the mid-1930s

Taking up from the mid-1930s where Volume I ended

The rod is described in the 1931 William Mills catalog as follows

The underside of the butt cap features a bullseye pattern - similar bullseyes featured on Thomas rods

The cane is a medium dark straw color

For sale here is a Bradley 2 5/8" trout reel in excellent condition

Payne Bonefish Bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 #8 10 Weight Taking up from the mid-1930sFor sale here is a very scarce Payne Bonefish rod 9 3 2 for an 8 weight line. Original and near mint overall condition. The 9 foot Bonefish model is one of the most scarce rods in the entire Payne lineup. This rod features beautiful dark cane ranging from tones of pumpkin to dark caramel. Chestnut wraps with fine rust colored tipping. Black, gold, and rust at the winding check and male ferrules. Agate stripping guide and tip tops. Western style grip