Payne Model 201 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 Gary Howells A very simple set-up

A very simple set-up

bright aluminum reel seat with a classic Winston bakelite spacer

Made in 1974 by Bob Summers

Faster than many of Howells eight-footers

Reverse half wells grip with a mild taper 6" in length

Payne Model 201 Bamboo Rod 8' 3/2 #5 Gary Howells A very simple set-upFor sale here is a Payne Model 201 bamboo rod in excellent refinished condition. 8 feet, 3 2 for a 5 weight line. Classic Payne dry fly action on the medium side. All sections are full length. No repairs have been made to the cane and none are required. Many of the silks have been re wrapped and appear a different color than the originals, especially the "purple" tipping at the male ferrules. The photos show these differences. The stripping guide is a