I have a "Payne 285", this is what is clearly written on the label. Its one of those labels that shows some deterioration, but this is everything I can discern; (X's are letters not clear or missing)
8 1/2' Fly
XX 2/X XXX FEET
5 1/8 XXXXX
5(or3)3/4 Fly OUNCES
No. 285
Anyone have a clue? Is this one of those "one off" Paynes one hears of?
I have been through all my catalogs and searched the various sites. Nothing found to date. Hoping one of our Payne scholars could speak up.
The only 8 1/2' Payne at that weight (5-5 1/4 ounces) I have fund is the Canadian Canoe and a DF Salmon model. There were clearly a Model 105, 205 and 225 in the catalogs I have, but not a Model 285.
Thanks!
Carl
PAYNE 285
Moderator: TheMontyMan
-
headwaters
- Bamboo Fanatic
- Posts: 3245
- Joined: 12/23/10 19:00
- Location: Northern Virginia
Re: PAYNE 285
#2Carl--
You've probably already seen this, but the Centennial Publications reprint of the Payne catalogs lists -- on page 46 of the 1951 catalog under the category of "Special Rods", and a subcategory of Streamer Fly Rods -- an 8-1/2' 3-piece "Streamer Fly Rod" weighing 5-5/8 to 5-3/4 oz. There are no model numbers listed for any of the rods on the Special Rods page though.
You've probably already seen this, but the Centennial Publications reprint of the Payne catalogs lists -- on page 46 of the 1951 catalog under the category of "Special Rods", and a subcategory of Streamer Fly Rods -- an 8-1/2' 3-piece "Streamer Fly Rod" weighing 5-5/8 to 5-3/4 oz. There are no model numbers listed for any of the rods on the Special Rods page though.