Payne Bass Bug Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #7/8 9 Weight The sideplates can be made

The sideplates can be made to appear new again by a competent reel restorationist

Includes bag and aluminum tube

having recently received a new brake shoe machined by Archuleta Reel Works

the lacquer has faded on four of them)

Comes in a large three compartment leather case with key

Payne Bass Bug Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #7/8 9 Weight The sideplates can be madeA very nice and rare EF Payne Bass Bug fly rod, 9', 3 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #7 or #8 line. Very good condition, all original except for the cleaned grip which shows an ever so slight amount of ridging as a result. The varnish has been polished too, indicated by a white residue under the guides. 6. 6 ounces. Medium fast action. Chestnut colored flamed and oven tempered cane. The wraps are brown with copper edges, with an extra band of yellow