Payne Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #7/8 10' is slightly ridged in the

is slightly ridged in the thumb indentation area

For sale here is a terrific rod from Charlie Jenkins - Model GA70L-75  -- 7' 2/2 3-4wt bamboo rod

The spacer is inlaid with three strips of bright nickel silver

Reel Integrity - To maintain the smoothness

Payne Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #7/8 10' is slightly ridged in theA nice Payne bamboo fly rod, 9'6", 3 piece, 2 tips, and built for what feels to me like a #7 or even an #8. This is a pretty fast action for a Payne. 5. 8 ounces. Although recently refinished I would rate this rod as fair condition due to problems in the butt. There are two chunks of the corner missing in the cane which have been re filled with a colored (epoxy?) substance. Additionally, there is a filled seam just below the female ferrule, which,