Payne Model 200 Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #4/5 5 Weight Medium action in what I

Medium action in what I suspect is a B taper

The reel seat is mahogany flatted with an oxidized cap and ring

This is the rare first model with two pillars and rectangular nickel silver line guard

The rod weighs 5 oz

as was typical with the CC De France rods

Payne Model 200 Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #4/5 5 Weight Medium action in what IAn EF Payne model 200 fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, built for what feels to me like a #5 line or perhaps even a #4. Medium semi full flexing action. Refinished condition. Light chestnut colored cane with an agate stripper and bronze snake guides. Wrapped brown with yellow edges and a band of maroon at the keeper and male ferrules. One tip has been wrapped in a brown that has perhaps a touch less red shade to it but is so close to the original that it's