Payne Model 212 Bamboo Rod 9'6" 3/2 #7/8 9' Early style mortised swamp maple

Early style mortised swamp maple reel seat with the wooden lip up to the edge of the rear cork

Bright up-locking reel seat over a stunning mortised tiger maple spacer

For sale here is an impregnated Orvis Midge 7'6" 3/2 5wt bamboo rod

Both parts stamped "5"

Payne Model 212 Bamboo Rod 9'6" 3/2 #7/8 9' Early style mortised swamp mapleFor sale here is an E. F. Payne Model 212 bamboo rod 9 1 2 feet, 3 2 light salmon rod for a seven or eight weight line. The rod is in excellent original condition. Dark tempered cane, the wraps are chestnut brown with purple tips. Dark red, gold and purple tipping at the winding check and male ferrules. The grip is well soiled but smooth and free of any defects. Up locking screw lock reel seat with Payne's standard Spanish cedar spacer. The stamp on