Payne Fiberglass Rod 8'6 2-Piece Mintish rod with no soiling

Mintish rod with no soiling to the grip and microscopic brassing inside the guides is consistent with having been lawn casted only

Within the box are two plastic wheels to hold leaders or wet flies on leaders and three felt rings to protect and separate the flies and leaders

but it may have a received a light overcoat of varnish at some point (it's really hard to say with authority one way or the other)

Custom made to fit this 3 1/4" Dingley reel

I removed it after taking the photos

Payne Fiberglass Rod 8'6 2-Piece Mintish rod with no soilingFor sale here is a not often seen Payne fiberglass rod made by South Bend. It comes from the estate of Joseph Bates and was purchased through Oliver's auction. 8 1 2 feet in length, two sections, for a 6 or 7 weight line. Rod is in excellent condition. Comes with original rod bag and tube.