Payne Model 103 Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6

Payne Model 103 Fly Rod 8' 2/2 #5/6A very nice Payne Model 103 fly rod, 8', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 or #6 line. Excellent original condition, with all sections full length and straight. A scarce model that you don't come across often. Medium fast dry fly action. The rod weighs 4. 6 ounces on my scale. Beautiful Payne medium colored cane. Chestnut wraps with gold tipping and gold and purple tipping at the winding check and male ferrules. Oxidized ferrules. Hook keeper. 6"

For sale here is an Orvis CFO II fly reel in excellent+ condition

but still sound

John (or Marty) acquired bona fide Halstead blanks and made up a run of 8 rods all die stamped Halstead/Gallas to the hardware

The rod is in excellent+ condition having been cared for very well over the years

Eight-sided construction rather the typical hexagonal

built for #4 line

The rod features straw-colored cane with bright red wraps

The rod has been re-finished

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when applied

Price on the case is an extra $135

Makers" roller die-stamped on the cap