Payne Model 102H Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 6 Weight with a crisp medium-fast dry-fly

with a crisp medium-fast dry-fly action

cutthroat and yayame

and manufacture date are engraved on the butt cap

Slide band reel seat with oxidized rear cork check and cap and ring

Payne Model 102H Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 6 Weight with a crisp medium-fast dry-flyFor sale here is a Payne Model 102H bamboo fly rod 8' 2 2 5wt. The rod is in excellent restored condition. The restoration appears to have been done quite a while ago by a very competent practitioner. The rods does show slight evidence of use post restoration. The reel seat bears the Payne trademark stamp. The Model 102H is a scarce model with a great dry fly action. Handsome agate stripping guide. The grip is 5 7 8" in length and slightly ridged.