EF Payne Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #6/7/8 8'6" locking the drawers in place

locking the drawers in place when closed

Leather inscription reads:

The rod is in near mint+ condition having been lawn cast only

A small cork button hides a ferrule under the seat to accept the 5" long fighting butt with a large red rubber button at its bottom

Used with normal cosmetic wear but perfect mechanically

EF Payne Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #6/7/8 8'6" locking the drawers in placeAn EF Payne bamboo fly rod, 9', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels to me like a #6, #7, and possibly even a #8 line. I suspect that this may be a 210 or 212 model, though as with many Payne models no hang tag makes it challenging to say with certainty. Very good original condition with minimal wear to the inner part of the guides and just a hint of cosmetic cracking to the ferrule wraps, both of which indicate lighter use than what the well