Payne Model 201 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 Gary Howells and there is tiny bit

and there is tiny bit of rim rash in one area

bright aluminum reel seat with a classic Winston bakelite spacer

whose named is laser-etched on the outer surface

Reverse half wells grip with a mild taper 6" in length

Payne Model 201 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 Gary Howells and there is tiny bitFor sale here is a Payne Model 201 bamboo rod in excellent refinished condition. 8 feet, 3 2 for a 5 weight line. Classic Payne dry fly action on the medium side. All sections are full length. No repairs have been made to the cane and none are required. Many of the silks have been re wrapped and appear a different color than the originals, especially the "purple" tipping at the male ferrules. The photos show these differences. The stripping guide is a