Payne 205 Fly Rod 8'6" 3/1 #6/7 [SALE PENDING] 8'9" the agate has a few

the agate has a few cracks

Edwards or anyone else

Don't miss out on this rod built by two of fly fishings greatest pioneers in rod technology and design

reminiscent of the golden age of bamboo

According to Bob Golder

Payne 205 Fly Rod 8'6" 3/1 #6/7 [SALE PENDING] 8'9" the agate has a fewAn EF Payne Model 205 bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 3 piece, 1 tip, and built for a #6 or #7 line. Weighs 4. 9 ounces. Very light use the rod is straight and the ferrules are tight. No soiling of the grip. There are some cosmetic casting cracks at the ferrule wraps. A "Made for Abercrombie and Fitch" stamp indicates a manufacture date of 1963 or later. Perfection stripper and finial ferrule plugs. The action is on the quicker side. My guess is that this rod