Homer Jennings Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #3 5 Weight The handwriting matches another known

The handwriting matches another known Payne rod in our inventory with the same style script

it's easy to see why

For those of you out there who fish for salmon or other large fish and don't like knuckle-busters

Prior owner's name is on the rod

Homer Jennings Bamboo Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #3 5 Weight The handwriting matches another knownA nice Homer Jennings bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #3 line. The rod weighs 3. 4 ounces on my scale. The serial number #620, the maker's mark, and the rod specs are all inked on the butt, and on an adjacent flat "16. 07. 06" is also inked which I presume to be the date of manufacture. The rod may have been lawn cast but is in pristine condition. Nice dry fly action. There is a tiny bit of brassing to the edge of the buttcap but