Payne Model 201 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 Gary Howells Made in 1974 by Bob

Made in 1974 by Bob Summers

The rod is in excellent plus original condition having been fished sparingly

For sale here is an impregnated Orvis Wes Jordan -- 7'6" 2/2 5wt bamboo rod

bright aluminum reel seat with a classic Winston bakelite spacer

The reel currently is set up for left hand retrieve which is achieved by flipping the pawl over

Payne Model 201 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 Gary Howells Made in 1974 by BobFor sale here is a Payne Model 201 bamboo rod in excellent refinished condition. 8 feet, 3 2 for a 5 weight line. Classic Payne dry fly action on the medium side. All sections are full length. No repairs have been made to the cane and none are required. Many of the silks have been re wrapped and appear a different color than the originals, especially the "purple" tipping at the male ferrules. The photos show these differences. The stripping guide is a