EF Payne Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4/5 7 Weight "During my "re-learning to tie

"During my "re-learning to tie flies" sessions

One the fast side

The action is a tad on the slowish side of medium

and a casting crack to the female ferrule wraps

EF Payne Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4/5 7 Weight "During my "re-learning to tieA nice E. F. Payne bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels to me like a #4 or #5. The rod weighs 3. 6 ounces. There is no hang tag but based on the specifications I suspect it is a model 101. Very crisp DF action. Used but well cared for. There is some wear to the bronze reverse twist guides and moderate discoloration of the grip and a bit of ferrule wrap cracking from casting. There are also two small varnish chips in the upper