Payne Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #3 4-Piece less than twenty weighed 4

less than twenty weighed 4 oz

The original ribbed brass foot is full length and unmolested

The reelseat has Payne's spanish cedar spacer with an up-locking screw lock boasting the "sold by Abercrombie and Fitch"stamp

Made in October 1980

If you're looking for durable reel with serious capacity

Payne Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #3 4-Piece less than twenty weighed 4An EF Payne bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels like a #3 line. 2. 9 ounces on my scale. Lightly used condition with some grip soiling and cosmetic casting cracks to the female ferrule wrap. The rod action is delicate with a crisper butt and softer tips it feels like a great trico rod. The ferrules, reel seat, hardware, and ferrule plugs are correct for Payne, though I find the temper color a shade too light and the wraps