Payne Model 96 Bamboo Fly Rod 6'6" 2/2 #4 7 Weight Henry Parkhurst Wells (1842-1904) was

Henry Parkhurst Wells (1842-1904) was a prominent New York City Attorney and well known author of fly fishing books and articles in the mid-to-late 1800s

with substantial porting on the spool and frame to reduce weight

For sale here is a spare spool for an Ari 't Hart Remco 2000 fly reel

The frame finish and spool finish has been nicely restored to a dark leaded appearance

Disc Drag model

Payne Model 96 Bamboo Fly Rod 6'6" 2/2 #4 7 Weight Henry Parkhurst Wells (1842-1904) wasA great Payne Model 96 bamboo fly rod, 6'6", 2 piece, 2 tip and what feels to me like a #4. Full original condition. The rod weighs a delicate 2. 3 ounces. Used but well cared for with very little wear to the inner snake guides. Flamed oven tempered cane, brown main wraps with yellow edges and a band of purple at the keeper and male ferrules. The ferrule retain 98% of their oxidation and the varnish is in very good condition. The ferrule fit is great