Payne Bass Bug Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #7/8

Payne Bass Bug Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #7/8A very nice and rare EF Payne Bass Bug fly rod, 9', 3 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #7 or #8 line. Very good condition, all original except for the cleaned grip which shows an ever so slight amount of ridging as a result. The varnish has been polished too, indicated by a white residue under the guides. 6. 6 ounces. Medium fast action. Chestnut colored flamed and oven tempered cane. The wraps are brown with copper edges, with an extra band of yellow

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Don't miss out in this reel/camera case

Excellent+ overall condition

1908 - "new edition" - condition fair - shows age but a nice copy nonetheless

The reel has no wobble and I rate the spindle fit a 9

Each Classic reel is serialized and comes with an Arne Mason leather case

It lends itself well to almost any trout situation

This rod remains unfished

Shane is very well known for his superlative finishing skills

The front cork check is machined from 8-sided stock as is the rear cork check over the hidden pocket cap

Red tipping

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