Payne Bass Bug Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #7/8 4-Piece and lever adjustment that was

and lever adjustment that was first introduced in 1986

The Hermann Large Trout utilizes the same double brake shoe drag as his salmon reels

and spare pawl/spring

Bickerdyke style line guide

Payne Bass Bug Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #7/8 4-Piece and lever adjustment that wasA 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