Payne 96 Fly Rod 6'6" 2/2 #3/4 7'8" reels from Hardy and Pflueger

reels from Hardy and Pflueger

Maroon silks with full intermediates

the fighting butt has been replaced with a modern cork/foam butt that approximates the look of the original

Made in 1969 vintage brown glass with reverse twist snakes wrapped orange/goldish

The turks head tensioner works as intended and the spring is very strong

Payne 96 Fly Rod 6'6" 2/2 #3/4 7'8" reels from Hardy and PfluegerA superb Payne model 96 fly rod, 6'6", 2 piece, 2 tips. A sweet medium action for a #3 or #4 line. Very good refinished condition and it does not appear to have been fished much as there is no cracking at the ferrule wraps. The varnish is very well done. The wraps are brown with yellow edges and an extra band of purple at the keeper and the male ferrules. The #10 ferrule retains all of its oxidation. The guides are high arch snakes and an agate