E. F. Payne 202 Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod 8’ 3/2 -
Item History & Price
Offered for your consideration is this near perfect un-restoredE.F. Payne vintage bamboo fly rod 8’ 3/2NO RESERVE with a starting bid of only .99¢This rod appears to be all original and has been well cared for. The reel seat adjustment ring has the typical Payne cartouche die stamping. The varnish is in excellent condition, glassy smooth with no signs of dings, chips or flaws. Rod is arrow straight when together, very solid and ready to fish or add to your arsenal. ...All ferrules have a wonderful audible “POP” upon take-down. Note that all 4 sections correct and equal length. Construction is random node spacing on light caramel blonde tone cane. Cork Western Style grip (6”) is in great condition only showing some light patina from use. Reel seat insert is Spanish cedar, uplocking thread mechanism is almost perfect in appearance, smooth and works effortless. Silk wraps in brown with yellow/gold edges and accent bands of burgundy at the keeper, male ferrules and tip-tops.This rod is not mint but fairly close, here are a few items noted: Slight age signs of discoloration or sun fade to a few of the thread wraps, there are a few tiny hints of ferrule and guide wrap varnish cracking which is typical on most from normal use. Fade or line wear to the bluing on tip-tops. There is a small hole at the very bottom of the rod sock possibly from nesting in the tube. All items noted do not effect the integrity of this classic rod, so with this said, bid/purchase confidently on this fine fishing instrument.Hardware: • 1 Agate stripping guide, ring style keeper is 1 flat right and 1 snake guide on butt section • 4 snake guides on mid section. • 5 snake guides and tip-top on each tip sectionFerrule Sizes: • 11/64” (0.171) • 16/64” (0.248)Rod Weight Assembled: • 4⅝oz. (4.59oz. - 130g)As/per Payne this rod is perfectly suited for 5 weight line.The rod comes in the original tube with solid brass cap and end finial. Also furnished is the divided cloth sock and hardwood ferrule plugs. Is possible the tube label is a new replacement, it's too perfect.It was brought to my attention by a trusted fellow eBayer this rod could possibly be a 202H, this has not been confirmed or verified...all signs point to a 202, only because the 202H weighs over 5oz. this one is much lighter at 4⅝oz. Please advise if you know otherwise.Rod and accessories in this post is the exact item you will receive.Do not hesitate to contact me with any inquiries, or if you need more detailed photos to assist in your purchase decision because all sales are final.Once PayPal payment has been completed your fine rod will be meticulously packaged and shipped next business day, fully covered through ShipCover®Insurance.Please Note: • Lower 48 U.S. buyers… CONUS • Pay Pal ONLYThank you for visiting my post.Cheers! On Jan-18-21 at 12:18:52 PST, seller added the following information:A few interested parties have inquired:
Yes, I do have more photos of thread wraps available upon request. To receive these, please furnish proper return contact information.
Yes, I do have more photos of thread wraps available upon request. To receive these, please furnish proper return contact information.
