Payne Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #6

Payne Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #6A nice Payne fly rod, 9' 3 piece, 2 tip for what feels to me like a #6 line. Medium to faster action. Should be a very good caster. Professionally refinished excellent varnish. Wrapped brown with red edges and a band of yellow and purple at the keeper and male ferrules. High arch snake guides and an agate stripper. 5 1 2" long cigar grip has been cleaned leaving it somewhat rough. Varnished walnut slide band seat. While the oxidation to the ferrules

1" spool width (1 1/2" overall width)

the pinnacle of the bench-made reel

A superb acquisition for the serious collector

in terms of grain weight was approximately the equivalent of a #10 at the time - as always with spey rods

Wrappings are “May Rose” silk with the usual small orange edges

shows signs of moderate use

One tip has been used much more than the other one as the guides show some grooving and should be replaced

This rod comes packed in the original bag and brushed aluminum tube with brass top and bottom

perfect for that Bogdan of yours that is missing one

A gorgeous Stan Bogdan baby wide trout reel in exquisite mint condition

strap-over tensioner adjustment

There is no indication that this rod has ever been cast