Payne 101 Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4/5 6'10" The grip is 5 1/2"

The grip is 5 1/2"

Clips for 80 flies but  filled with 60 "rat" series flies

Please note there is a cosmetic dent in the tube 4" back from the brass collar (pictured at bottom)

The tips come in a flamed

Payne 101 Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4/5 6'10" The grip is 5 1/2"An excellent Payne model 101 fly rod, 7'6", 2 pieces, 2 tips. 1950's vintage. Crisp DF action for a 4 or slower with a 5. Very good original condition. This rod shows what I would call well cared for use. The guides have some brassing or minor internal wear. There is no softness or bag impressions to the varnish. The rod is very straight. Wraps are brown with yellow edges and a band of purple at the keeper and male ferrules. Fore and aft bands of