Payne Model 400 Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #7/8 8'10" There is small chip or

There is small chip or two in the bluing on the female ferrule

Gray agate in perfect condition

this aquatic insect is of the highest importance to fly fishermen at various times - and the errors of the past have now been corrected

A very hard-to-find model here that's perfect for the Restigouche

Payne Model 400 Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #7/8 8'10" There is small chip orA nice EF Payne model 400 bamboo fly rod, 9', 3 piece, 2 tip, built for a #8. 6. 6 ounces. Late 1950's or early 1960's model. Good original condition. It has some crazing to the wraps at the ferrules and a bit of chipping to the ferrule coating but I see no problems with the bamboo at all. There is a tiny amount of wear to the inner snake guides. The varnish is hard and in very good condition. Brown main wraps, red edges, with an extra band of yellow