Payne Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #3 AL Walker which these models were somewhat

which these models were somewhat prone to

The drag is still extremely strong as it came off the bench

one tiny nick on the spool edge

A superb Otto Zwarg 400 Laurentian model salmon reel in 4/0 size

Large arbor design with glossy type III black anodizing throughout

Payne Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #3 AL Walker which these models were somewhatAn EF Payne bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels like a #3 line. 2. 9 ounces on my scale. Lightly used condition with some grip soiling and cosmetic casting cracks to the female ferrule wrap. The rod action is delicate with a crisper butt and softer tips it feels like a great trico rod. The ferrules, reel seat, hardware, and ferrule plugs are correct for Payne, though I find the temper color a shade too light and the wraps