The blued Swiss-style ferrules are size 14/64 with a perfect fit
and we feel is one of the best yet - with its rolling pillar
The shouldered pillars and spider washer on the backplate looks absolutely stunning
"If there were one classic bamboo fly rod to have
A full flexing action in very good used condition
Payne 101H Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 9 Weight The blued Swiss-style ferrules areAn exquisite EF Payne Model 101H fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tips, built for a #5 line. Crisp, DF action. Wow, if I could keep this one I would! Mint, unused condition. This is absolutely pristine! A rod from the 1960's, witnessed by the change in the die stamp from "Sold by Abercrombie and Fitch" to "Made for Abercrombie and Fitch, Co". Possibly one of the last few rods handled by Jim Payne himself. Glass smooth varnish, and the cane a light chestnut