Payne Model 100 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4

Payne Model 100 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4For sale here is a Payne Model 100 bamboo rod in excellent original condition. The rod weighs 3 1 8 oz with cap and ring reel seat over a Spanish cedar spacer. 7 1 2' 2 2, best with a DT4 in my opinion. The reel seat bears the Payne trademark stamp. Red agate stripping guide. The Model 100 is one of Paynes most popular tapers, with a more medium action as compared to the slightly heavier Model 101 which was a faster action rod. All sections are full

Model number FL-800

Bright aluminum up-locking reel seat over a beautifully figured spacer

transparent silks tipped with dark claret

05" at its widest point

Includes original neoprene case and original box

For sale here is a super scarce Edward Vom Hofe Model 355 Fly Reel - Size 4

a legendary Catskill fly tyer

Comes with a later era Hardy zippered case

Reel seat has some areas of varnish wear

of which 15/16" represents the width of the handle slot

all clips in fine order

The full wells grip measures 7" in length with moderate soiling though the cork remains very smooth