Payne Model 400 Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #7/8 8'6" Damage by humidity or dirt

Damage by humidity or dirt can never occur here

The reel is mint unfished condition

Full length ribbed brass foot is original and hasn't been messed with

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Payne Model 400 Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #7/8 8'6" Damage by humidity or dirtA nice EF Payne model 400 bamboo fly rod, 9', 3 piece, 2 tip, built for a #8. 6. 6 ounces. Late 1950's or early 1960's model. Good original condition. It has some crazing to the wraps at the ferrules and a bit of chipping to the ferrule coating but I see no problems with the bamboo at all. There is a tiny amount of wear to the inner snake guides. The varnish is hard and in very good condition. Brown main wraps, red edges, with an extra band of yellow