Payne Bass Bug Model Bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 #8

Payne Bass Bug Model Bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 #8For sale here is a very scarce Payne Bass Bug rod in un fished and all original condition. The Bass Bug model was one of the three special rods Payne offered in the 1950's to 1970's, along with the Canadian Canoe Rod and Streamer Rods. Each is very rarely seen! The Bass Bug rod is a very powerful rod for large bass bugs, streamers, and weighted flies. It was made for throwing WF8 lines according to the 1951 Payne catalog, although some like it with a

For sale here is an Ari 't Hart S0 fly reel

The locking ring features the "SOLD BY ABERCROMBIE & FITCH" stamp as well as the "Payne" trademark stamp

Mint condition

For sale here is a extremely scarce silent check version of the Hardy Perfect from the 1930s

cap and ring seat

Moderately tempered cane with bright red wraps

Light tan wraps with black edges

This was the very first of this model

For sale here is an all brass JB Moscrop Manchester fly reel in leather D block case

Tapered cigar grip

This reel was made for legendary fly fisherman

Translucent silk wraps