Payne 200 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #4 8'8" The rod is in near

The rod is in near mint condition with very minor handling wear

Smooth action for a DT5 or 6wt

The reel can be easily converted to left or right hand retrieve by simply engaging the correct pawl

The rod doesn't appear to have ever been repaired

Payne 200 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #4 8'8" The rod is in nearFor sale here is a Payne Model 200 bamboo rod in very good and condition but missing one tip. I've been told it was made in the late 1930's. 8 feet, 3 2 for a DT4 line. Sold by retailer Clapp and Treat. The black ring on the grip was a hallmark of Clapp and Treat rods. Classic Payne dry fly action. Ferrules are size 9 and 14. Down sliding cap and ring over spanish cedar insert. Very nice red agate stripping guide which, like the black ring around the