Payne Model 410H Salmon Rod 9'6" 3/2 #8/9

Payne Model 410H Salmon Rod 9'6" 3/2 #8/9A nice EF Payne model 410 H salmon rod, 9'6", 3 piece, 2 tips, and built for what feels to me like an #8 or a #9. Weighs 7. 5 ounces. Fast action. Late 1950's vintage with the "Sold by Abercrombie and Fitch" stamping and the perfection stripper. Full original condition with moderate signs of use, including one small varnish chip in the butt and one very small one on a tip. The ferrules retain 99. 5% of their original oxidation. There is a small amount

A great rod for swinging wet flies or soft hackles

The William Abrams data sticker is somewhat degraded rending it semi-legible

The varnish shows some softening

given most of the 3 inch Dingley or Malloch made caged spool reels weigh anywhere from 5

This is 107 of 150 copies produced

and tipped with black at the keeper

Other than soiling on the grip

handle arm

In mint/original condition with plastic still on handle

A stunning reel visually and a great size Perfect for the trout fisherman

A very nice casting rod in a desirable configuration

Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat over a walnut spacer with a blued nickel silver butt cap