Payne Bass Bug Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #7/8 Gary Siemer Ring hook keeper over a

Ring hook keeper over a handsome swelled butt

The anodized surfaces have some rim rash and wear but there are no dents or dings

Weiler has designated this rod as more of a 5wt

The reel seat is a commercial unitary nut and slide downlocking screw-lock with a nickel silver pocket cap at the bottom

The rod has Swiss-style truncated ferrules in size 10/64 and 14/64

Payne Bass Bug Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #7/8 Gary Siemer Ring hook keeper over aA very nice and rare EF Payne Bass Bug fly rod, 9', 3 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #7 or #8 line. Very good condition, all original except for the cleaned grip which shows an ever so slight amount of ridging as a result. The varnish has been polished too, indicated by a white residue under the guides. 6. 6 ounces. Medium fast action. Chestnut colored flamed and oven tempered cane. The wraps are brown with copper edges, with an extra band of yellow