Hidenobu Kotake (Bum) A8F Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 13' It has the Payne dry

It has the Payne dry fly grip and Spanish cedar Payne replica seat

Maker" is stamped in a cartouche

The reel has a few micro scratches to the protective rims on the bottom

Like new condition in dust jacket showing minor handling marks

There are some superficial cracks in the varnish over many of the wraps

Hidenobu Kotake (Bum) A8F Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 13' It has the Payne dryA Hidenobu Kotake (Bum Rod) "A8F" model bamboo fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #538. The rod weighs 3. 6 ounces. New condition. Medium action. This rod is built in a deformed octagon construction and hollow in the butt and mid. Flamed cane, medium tan color with darker patches. Three up node pattern for the butt and mid section, though the tips depart from this a bit. Excellent varnish. The main wraps are black with small