Mills Standard Bamboo Rod 8'6 3/2 8 Payne-style nickel silver cork check

Payne-style nickel silver cork check

There is a small spot on the butt where the varnish has chipped away (see last photo)

a spectacular pre-war Hardy wide drum Perfect in a very desirable size

Serial #2165 inscribed under female ferrule wrap and at the base of the tips

8'3" for a 4 or 5 weight line

Mills Standard Bamboo Rod 8'6 3/2 8 Payne-style nickel silver cork checkFor sale here is a refinished Mills Standard Bamboo Rod. 8'6" 3 2 one tip is 1 2" short. The rod weighs 5 oz. Ferrules are size 11 64 & 17 64. Both tips have slight sets. Ferrule fit is good on all but one tip (too loose). The varnish is soft and there are bag marks. Nice restoration job for someone ; )