Payne Model 400 Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #7/8 8'10" The first tip has a

The first tip has a 1 1/4" long repair wrap at the tip-top as well as being down 1/2"

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

9 1/2 feet

Gray agate in perfect condition

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

Payne Model 400 Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #7/8 8'10" The first tip has aA 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