Payne Model 200 Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 3-piece Comes with the original Howells

Comes with the original Howells labeled tube

one being in Yellowstone in 1981 where Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter acquired one of his paintings

although the reason for its introduction was probably because owners had experienced trouble with the early mechanisms jamming in use

The varnish is firm and in good condition

Payne Model 200 Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 3-piece Comes with the original HowellsA nice EF Payne Model 200 bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #5 or #6 line. 4. 4 ounces. Mint original condition with the paper and gum strips still on the grip. A&F #123. This is a post Jim Payne rod and purchased directly from Abercrombie & Fitch in the early 1970's by an employee there who never used it. Flamed and oven tempered cane. Wrapped brown with yellow edges and an extra band of purple at the keeper and male ferrules.