Payne Model 223 Bamboo Rod 11'6" 3/2 6 Weight The front check looks to

The front check looks to be made of Delrin with a radius scallop at the very front

The superb dry-fly action is on the faster side of medium-fast

but being taken in and out of its zippered case

Internal depth from front to back is 4"

landing something like 60 salmon on that rod

Payne Model 223 Bamboo Rod 11'6" 3/2 6 Weight The front check looks toFor sale here is a very rare Payne Model 223 two handed salmon rod 11'6" with three sections and two tips. All original and excellent condition. The mid and butt sections are double built and provide tremendous power. All sections are full length with slight sets in the tip sections. Moderately dark cane finish with chocolate brown silks and gold tipping. Gold and copper tipping at the winding check, male ferrules, and tip tops. Oxidized reverse twist