Payne Model 208 Bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 #6/7 4 Weight and 8 ½ to 9

and 8 ½ to 9 ½ ft glass and graphite rods balanced for the 5

The modified full wells grip is quite curvy and fits the hand very well

For sale here are three spare spools for the Ari 't Hart Rio Orbigo F2 or S0 fly reel

For sale here is a Hardy CC DeFrance bamboo fly rod made in 1955

The original ribbed brass foot is full length and unaltered

Payne Model 208 Bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 #6/7 4 Weight and 8 ½ to 9For sale here is a E. F. Payne Model 208 9 3pc light dry fly bamboo rod for a #6 7 line. All appears original. Full length sections with original bag and tube. Made for and sold by Abercrombie and Fitch. Stamp reads, "Sold by Abercrombie and Fitch New York". Down locking reel seat. Wraps are chestnut brown with red and gold tipping at the winding check and male ferrules. Grip is lightly soiled and in excellent condition. Reel seat components and