Bob Summers Midge Deluxe Bamboo Rod 6'4" 2/2 #4 6'8" The Payne trademark stamp also

The Payne trademark stamp also appears on the hood of the butt cap

this larger size of thread was commonly used by European rodmakers such as Hardy and Pezon et Michel

I may have been the first person to put this rod together outside of the Young rod shop

Both reel and spool are housed in Orvis individual pouches

shorter butt cap and narrow lighter slide band

Bob Summers Midge Deluxe Bamboo Rod 6'4" 2/2 #4 6'8" The Payne trademark stamp alsoFor sale here is a Bob Summers Model Midge Deluxe bamboo rod in lightly used excellent++ condition. 6'4" for a four weight line. Two sections and two tips. Exquisite brown silks tipped black (included on the Deluxe models), nickel silver dual rings over all cork spacer with stunning walnut appointments. Ferrule plug, original bag and tube included. The rod weighs 2 3 8 oz. All sections are full length and straight. Don't miss out on this great Summers