Payne Model 102 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 7' John Gierach - Fishing Bamboo

John Gierach - Fishing Bamboo - Lyons and Buford

The rod is in near mint condition having only been lawn cast

The reel weighs 4 5/8 oz

A very nice example of the smallest size Uniqua

The rod features staggered ferrule construction

Payne Model 102 Bamboo Rod 8' 2/2 #5 7' John Gierach - Fishing BambooFor sale here is a Payne Model 102 bamboo rod in excellent original condition. The rod weighs 4 1 8 oz with uplocking reel seat over a Spanish cedar spacer. 8' 2 2 for a 5 weight line. The reel seat bears the Payne trademark stamp. The Model 102 is a scarce one with a light dry fly action. All sections are full length and the two tips have casting sets (which I can have removed). The grip is slightly ridged as well. The size 12 64 ferrule fit is