WALT CARPENTER/PAYNE - MAKER, NY

MODEL "PAYNE 101"

7 1/2' 2/2 4-5 WT

"This rod is a project that I built in 1976.
Taper is based on Model 101, but was changed to work

more into the butt." - written by Walt Carpenter on label.
Blued nickel silver rod ferrules with Payne factory ferrule plug.

Wrapped in Payne dark brown silks tipped in golden yellow.
Cigar cork grip with blued nickel silver slide band and

butt cap with Walnut wooden reel seat. Rod comes packed in
khaki original cloth rod bag and stored in original labeled aluminum

brass capped rod tube. Serial #153. 3 1/4 oz.

Rod is in unused condition. Rod has
been in the tube since 1976.

Another extremely nice rod by Master Craftsman, Walt Carpenter!

$3695.