Payne Model 103 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6

Payne Model 103 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6For sale here is a Payne Model 103 8' 2 2 5 6wt bamboo rod in excellent original condition. All sections are full length and straight. Chestnut silks and gold tipping. Gold and purple tipping at the winding check and male ferrules. Blued guides. Bronzed ring hook keeper. The reverse half wells grip is 6" in length with moderate soiling and a few minor scrapes. Also, someone has sanded down or cut the apex at the nose of the grip. Bright aluminum up

For sale here is a handsome Daryll Whitehead bamboo rod -- 7'1" 2/2 for a 4 weight line

Lettered "Thomas four" opposite the guide flat and the serial # "643-4752" 3 flats right

A handsome reel which is perfect for Orvis collectors

The rod weighs 3 3/4 oz and is marked #73 according to the bag tag

Both sections are full length with a kink in the tip section

Deeply oxidized hardware throughout

Comes in a lovely Arnie Mason leather case

Sparse suggested they go to see Meritt Hawes where they placed a $100 check in front of Hawes as an inducement to make ferrules

The original ribbed brass foot is unaltered

The reel is 95% mint

which is a deep gold/bronze

Selvyt reel bag