Payne 101 Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5

Payne 101 Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5A 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

or any other defect

The subtle tip protects light tippets and provides wonderful finesse for delicate presentations with dries in close

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Comes with a replacement bag and original tube

Original suede case and hang tag

Comes in its original tan bag with wooden stiffener and original brass topped aluminum tube

Includes manual and felt bags for both reel and spool

Replacement tube is a few inches long for the rod

There is a bit of normal wear around the rim of the butt cap

Detroit Mich" in addition to the owners name and "Perfectionist 7 1/2 ft

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The reel features a quick change spool and is easily convertible