Payne Model 102H Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 6 Weight where he lived after leaving

where he lived after leaving Leonard and where we fished together many times

an extra band of yellow and purple at the keeper and male ferrules

cutthroat and yayame

and manufacture date are engraved on the butt cap

This reel carries the '02 patent date on the oil cap

Payne Model 102H Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 6 Weight where he lived after leavingFor sale here is a Payne Model 102H bamboo fly rod 8' 2 2 5wt. The rod is in excellent restored condition. The restoration appears to have been done quite a while ago by a very competent practitioner. The rods does show slight evidence of use post restoration. The reel seat bears the Payne trademark stamp. The Model 102H is a scarce model with a great dry fly action. Handsome agate stripping guide. The grip is 5 7 8" in length and slightly ridged.