Payne Bonefish Bamboo Rod 9' 2/2 #7/8

Payne Bonefish Bamboo Rod 9' 2/2 #7/8For sale here is a Payne Bonefish model nine feet with two sections and two tips. Made for a 7 or 8 weight line. Excellent+ condition. All sections are full length and straight. Steve Blake touched up some dry wraps, otherwise the rod is in original condition. The rod features chestnut wraps with red tipping. Red and gold tipping at the winding check and male ferrules. Bright guides. Swelled butt. Ring hook keeper. Written on the butt section is,

Julius" is written on the butt section

Listed reel weight of 13 oz

Makers"  The grip is an aesthetically pleasing 10 cork 5" slim cigar

Thanks in part to the swelled butt

Hermann ever made with his salmon drag

Flawless varnish

Beautifully banded agate stripping guide

For sale here is a 3 1/4" diameter example of the Hardy Bougle MKIV fly reel - made in England

Original bag and tube but no hang tag

The 688 serial number is also lettered at the male ferrules

The rod features moderately tempered cane with transparent honey wraps and chestnut tipping

Brass ring hook keeper