Payne Model 202H Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #6

Payne Model 202H Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #6A nice E. F. Payne Model 202H fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, built for a #6 line. 5. 1 oz. Medium fast action. Very good original condition. The ferrule oxidation is 98% intact and where it is not (the mid female) the wear is not from casting but the tip tops rubbing in the bag during transport. Only tiny hints of ferrule wrap cracking. There are two small varnish chips on the butt and very little brassing to the inside of the guides. There is some

and the visitations grew into a regular part of my day

The reel is in excellent lightly used condition

For sale here is a Hardy Golden Classic Featherweight

(Alfred William) Hoyt

In a letter accompanying this rod Walt talks of designing a grip and seat for this one that he calls the "Ellis" grip

Note: A letter of provenance will be included from current owner Craig Lynch upon request

The classic cigar grip measures 6" in length with on the lightest of handling marks on the cork

The varnish work is excellent

especially the outer surface

Because it was offered for a short two decades by the Payne shop

and even the brass cap tube

the largest model in Stan's catalog