Payne Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #5 1-Piece and lastly

and lastly

This 9' 3/2 is totally original

This fly was originated by George Bonbright in 1925

Patent dates and "Made by Wright & McGill Rod Co

I've also built this rod with a several other features that I've been refining over the last 12 months

Payne Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #5 1-Piece and lastlyAn Early Jim Payne 9' 3pc, 2T #5 line for a medium slow action. Very dark flame cane with lighter nodes. All metal seat stamped near the grip "E. F. Payne Makers, Highland Mills, NY". Rolled and soldered ring. Pot bellie waist on ferrules. Agate stripper and tip tops. Blunt cigar grip 3 8" corks. Wrapped black with red edges. Redone many years ago. Guide at top of butt is smaller than any on the mid section. Mid section is wrapped on the reverse facet