Payne Model 208 Bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 #6 5 Weight A nice Jim Reams fly

A nice Jim Reams fly rod

Ritz-style grip with only minor signs of handling as mentioned above

The reel currently is set up for left hand retrieve which is achieved by flipping the pawl over

Comes with Fin-Nor reel pouch and paperwork

Carpenter is a recognized master of the Catskill school of rod building and is no longer taking new orders

Payne Model 208 Bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 #6 5 Weight A nice Jim Reams flyFor sale here is a Payne Model 208 in near mint restored condition. The mid section is 2 3 4" short but all other sections are full length. The two tips have very slight fishing sets. The Model 208 started its life as a nine foot rod with a tag weight of 5 3 4 oz. and now weighs 5 5 8 oz due to the short mid section. If you ever wanted a nicely restored nine foot Payne rod, this is a great opportunity.