Payne 226 Salmon Rod 13' 3/2 #9/10 8'3" "23H-115" is lettered on the

"23H-115" is lettered on the rod shaft guide flat

An excellent example of this Miramichi classic pattern

Three-up node pattern

we can often make reasonably educated guesses about ferrule sizes based on the general specs of a rod

Payne 226 Salmon Rod 13' 3/2 #9/10 8'3" "23H-115" is lettered on theA rare Payne 13' two handed salmon rod. Payne catalogs have this model listed as a 226. By my feel it should cast a #9 or #10 weight line. Very good condition only very lightly used. This rod was one of the favorite mentioned by Charlie Phair in his early (and excellent) book on atlantic salmon fishing. Downlocking screw lock reel seat. 6" bottom grip with a button, and a 10" top grip in the standard Payne cigar style. Wrapped brown with green edges,