Payne Model 96 Bamboo Rod 6'6" 2/2 #3 7'7" For sale here is a

For sale here is a very rare Thomas and Thomas Paradigm Bamboo Rod - 8' 3/2 5wt

There are also 4 fine olive intermediates between the grip and the stripper on the butt section

The rod remains in very good condition

Rare in this condition indeed

though I still think these are the best functioning screw locks ever made

Payne Model 96 Bamboo Rod 6'6" 2/2 #3 7'7" For sale here is aFor sale here is a Payne Model 96 in excellent plus original condition. The original paper wrapping remains on the grip but the rod has been fished. The varnish shows some use marks. The rod weighs 2 1 2 oz. Six and one half feet long with two sections and two tips. Oxidized cap and ring reel seat over all cork reel seat. Payne brown silks tipped gold with additional purple tipping at the winding check and male ferrules. All sections are full length