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For sale here is an E.F. Payne Model 415 -- 10' 3/2 dry fly salmon rod for a #7 or #8 weight line. The rod is in excellent+ refinished condition. The rod was re-wrapped with the wrong color scheme for the length. All sections are full length with minor sets in the mid and one tip.
The rod features beautifully tempered cane with chestnut brown wraps and Granger green tipping. Purple. gold, and green tipping at the winding check and male ferrules. Blued guides and ferrules. The rod has a handsome swelled butt as the butt section was double-built for superior strength. Ring hook keeper. The reverse half wells grip measures 7 5/8" in length with mild soiling. Aluminum up-locking reel seat over a black walnut spacer. The butt cap is removable for use with a fighting butt though it has been lost. Stamped on the seat is, " MADE FOR ABERCROMBIE & FITCH". The ferrules are size 12/64 and 19/64 with a perfect fit. Included are the original ferrule plugs. The rod weighs 8.80 oz. The action is a powerful and swift dry-fly salmon capable of very long casts and easily handles large fish. Includes a replacement bag and no tube.
Don't miss out on this rarely seen Model No. 415 Payne Dry-Fly Salmon rod.