Payne Model 100 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4/5

Payne Model 100 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 2/2 #4/5For sale here is a Payne Model 100 bamboo rod. The rod weighs 3 3 4 oz with the up locking reel seat. 7 1 2' 2 2 for a 4 or 5 weight line. The rod is in near mint original condition. The reel seat bears the Payne trademark stamp and a three digit serial number from the Walt Carpenter era. The Model 100 is one of Paynes most popular tapers, with a more medium action as compared to the slightly heavier Model 101 which was a faster action rod. All

You won't find another reel of this quality being made today

please ask

Very good condition with no chips or cracks in the hard rubber

Comes with the original Fin-Nor pouch and box with paperwork

The petite script remains clean and bold

remains clean and bold

Serial #55475 made in 1969

Superbly machined and thoroughly ventilated for weight reduction as well as ease of cleaning

but otherwise this reel doesn't have any Hardy markings - just like those offered in the original letter which was sent to their retailers in 1940

with a small amount of grip soiling

There is a very small chip out of the inner ebonite ring (visible in second photo)

For sale here is a Hardy Hydra 3 3/4" fly reel