Payne Canadian Canoe Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #7 1-Piece Oxidation on the step ferrules

Oxidation on the step ferrules shows scuffing and wear

Superb varnish on rod shafts

A classic Payne rod with the "Sold by Abercrombie & Fitch Co

It doesn't get much better

The ferrules are oxidized and of a truncated step design

Payne Canadian Canoe Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #7 1-Piece Oxidation on the step ferrulesFor sale here is a very scarce E. F. Payne "Canadian Canoe" bamboo rod 8 1 2 feet with three sections and two tips. The rod is in excellent+ original condition. All sections are full length and straight. This model was one of the three special rods Payne began offering in the 1950's, along with the Bass Bug Rod and the Streamer Rod. Each is very rarely seen! The rod features moderately tempered cane with chestnut brown silks and black tipping. Black.