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5wt | 7ft 6in | 2pc | bamboo fly rod | Payne 101
$299.00
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TAPER PROFILE
The taper at a glance
Choose this 7'6", 2-piece profile for dry-fly work, nymphing, and wet-fly work on small rivers and medium rivers, with its practical window centered on 21-45 feet.
E. F. Payne Rod Company
Payne 101Read the taper profileSpecifications
- WT
- 5wt
- Length
- 7' 6"
- Sections
- 2pc
Character
- Bend
- Mid
- Tempo
- Quick
- Power
- Medium
Casting range
Effective 15-54 ft
Sweet spot 21-45 ft
- Water
- Techniques
- Conditions
Rod detail images
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R
I don't care if it's bamboo or high modulus graphite carbon
This is a great rod rod and it is basically a cannon
Yes it's a 9 1/2 foot 9 weight and it should throw a line but it really works well
I have a lot of rods in this one as quickly become my favourite!
Now finding a reel for it's always going to be a challenge with bamboo rods but I just took a large Arbor reel and I put about I don't know 1/2 a spool of 36 pound lead core and I and it balances a whole lot nicer.
I don't have a lot of backing on this thing and if I get into a big fish and it gets in the lead core I might be in some trouble
I took the rod out pretty well the same week that I got it and it performed magnificently.
Hi Robert, thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that the Hardy Special bamboo rod has become your favorite and that it performs so well for you. Happy fishing and enjoy many more great catches!
B
Love this rod! It’s a fine rod without the high cost of a custom bamboo rod. I’ve used it in small to medium sized streams and it handled a 13” rainbow just fine.
It allowed me to fish bamboo without breaking the bank
Hi Brad, we're thrilled to hear you love the Payne 101! It's great that it performs so well on your fishing trips. Thanks for sharing your experience!
T
I ordered this rod that came yesterday. Spent the morning on my local pond casting poppers for bass, and this fly rod was very impressive. It easily performed as well as my name-brand rods...
Hi Justin, we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the ZHUSROD Bamboo Fly Rod! Thanks for sharing your experience and happy fishing!
I
So far rod has done well, have gotten some decent fish on it.
Hi Isaias, we're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the ZHUSROD Bamboo Fly Rod! Thanks for sharing your experience and happy fishing!
K
This rod is very sensitive, perform well for nymphing and for dry fly. It's probably going to be my favorite rod for trout fishing.
Hi Keith, we're thrilled to hear you love the ZHUSROD Bamboo Fly Rod! Thanks for sharing your experience — happy fishing!
P
Very pleased with quality.
Hi Peterson, we're thrilled to hear you're pleased with the quality of the ZHUSROD Bamboo Fly Rod 'Snow'! Thank you for your kind words and support.
W
Excelente relación precio calidad
Hi Wesley, thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you're pleased with the ZHUSROD Bamboo Fly Rod. Happy fishing!
R
Exactement ce que je m'attendais de recevoir. Excellente qualité.
Hi Rocho, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you're happy with the quality of the bamboo fly rod. Enjoy your fishing adventures!
P
This review is for the 5wt model.
I own quite a few fly rods - Phillips, Montague, Redington, G. Loomis, etc. The caveat here is that over forty years of fly fishing I've used a bunch of stiff, non-compliant sticks as we as a few excellent rods. First off, I prefer bamboo over graphite or glass. I also like a midium action rod. Finally, I've moved from the more robust 6 and 7 weight sticks over the years to 4 and 5, and ultimately prefer a 5 weight. The action is moderately slow, so if you're used to throwing fast action it's going to take a few casts to get used to the more leisurely action of bamboo rod. No worries, though: it's worth the patience. Fishing for panfish on a 5wt is loads of fun; hook a bass and let it run for a while, don't muscle it in. Spooky trout? No worries. I find a DT5 line with a nine foot leader/tippet and a small dry fly will present on still waters or running very gently. This is my favorite fly rod.
Hi Phil, we're thrilled to hear that the ZHUSROD Bamboo Fly Rod has become your favorite! Your detailed review really captures the joy of fishing with it. Thanks so much for sharing your experience!
A
This is a nicely made rod at an excellent price point. I've been in the market for an original Smuggler for a while now and am delighted to have found this Zhusrod's interpretation of one at a very reasonable price. The time between ordering and delivery was much shorter than expected and the rod itself was exactly as described. Thank you so much for providing a fine fishing instrument at an affordable price!
Hi there! Thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear you're happy with the rod and the service. Happy fishing with your new Smuggler! Best, ZHUSROD
B
Une merveille pour un prix imbattable !!!
Thank you so much, Cyril! We're thrilled you enjoyed the Leonard Tournament rod. Happy fishing!
A
BOTH THE PAUL YOUNG DRIGGS RIVER AND MIDGE ROD ARRIVED IN GREAT SHAPE AND PASSED THE EYE TEST FOR SURE.
Hi there! We're thrilled to hear that your Paul Young rods arrived in great shape and met your expectations. Thanks for sharing your positive experience with us!
D
Very nice rod, just fished it 1st time, really love it.
Hi Doug, we're thrilled to hear you love your new bamboo fly rod! Thanks for sharing your experience and happy fishing!
A
I love it.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you love the F.E. Thomas Special Streamer fly rod. Happy fishing!
H
Exelant bamboo fly rod.
I have cought several red and silver salmon with it here in alaska
Hi Herman, we're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the Paul H. Young Texas General! Catching salmon must be an exciting experience. Thanks for sharing your success with us!
A
Rod tip arrived broken and delayed. Did manage to get a refund promptly which was great.
Hi there, we're sorry to hear about the issue with your rod tip. We appreciate your understanding and are glad the refund process was smooth. Thank you for your feedback, and we hope to serve you better in the future.
r
Fantastic fly rod used it twice so far, works great with a DT3F line,casts great at 20 feet to 50 feet. thank you Mr Zhu for this great fly rod
Hi Randell, we're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the fly rod! Thank you for sharing your experience and for your kind words. Happy fishing!
r
took it out for some shad fishing on the american river were i live,caught 8 shad most above 3-4 pounds,and if you dont know about american shad..they are very hard fighters..i even did not use my 9 foot 6 weight flyrod i brought with me,that day..this is becoming my ' go to 'shad fly rod now
Hi Randell, we're thrilled to hear your positive experience with the Wright-McGill Granger Victory! It’s great to know it’s becoming your go-to shad fly rod. Thanks for sharing your success story!
H
Love my rod great quality!
Hi Hunter, we're thrilled to hear you love your rod! Thanks for sharing your positive experience with ZHUSROD.
W
Have not had a chance to try it out yet, but if workmanship is to determine casting performance it will be great. VERY beautiful rod. This will be my first cane rod, can't wait to actually try it out. Think you!
Hi Walter, we're thrilled to hear you're excited about your first cane rod! We hope it exceeds your expectations and provides many memorable fishing adventures. Thank you for your kind words!
D
Quick service for the distance it had to travel. Rod looks and feels great, but a true test will be this spring on a small mountain stream.
Hi Daniel, we're glad you’re happy with the service and the rod! Best of luck this spring on the mountain stream — we hope it performs perfectly. Thanks for sharing your experience!
A
Very satisfied with.the rod this far. The finish of the cane , the wrapping and the ferrules is just nice. Can’t wait till spring comes when it’s time to try it on water. For the price this rod is hard to beat!
Hi Anders, we're thrilled to hear you're happy with your Payne 101! We hope it brings you many great days on the water this spring. Thanks for your kind words!
The Payne 101 comes from the E. F. Payne Rod Company, one of the great American bamboo rod shops. At 7'6" for a 5-weight, it's the length many anglers reach for first on trout water: long enough to mend across a run, short enough to fish under the trees on a small river.
How it fishes
The rod bends through the middle and recovers quickly, with medium power. It's happiest between about 20 and 45 feet, fishing dry flies, nymphs and wet flies on small and medium rivers. It isn't built for heavy streamers or bass bugs. For that kind of fishing, look at our 6wt and 7wt rods.
One tip or two
- 1 tip, $299: the rod as listed.
- 2 tips, $379: adds a spare tip section, built at the same time from the same cane. The tip is the part of a bamboo rod most likely to break, so a spare keeps you fishing.
Built by ZHUSROD
This is a new rod built by Mr. Zhu's workshop to the original Payne 101 taper. It is not a vintage Payne.
- Hand-split Tonkin cane
- Nickel-silver ferrules (#13)
- Agate stripping guide
- Handmade cloth rod bag, shipped inside a crush-proof PVC tube
Lead time
Made to order. The build time and delivery estimate are shown next to the Add to Cart button.
Our promise
- 1-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship
- 30-day return window for unused rods
- Arrived damaged? Send us photos and we'll replace or refund it.
Care
Let the rod dry before you store it. Pull the ferrules straight apart, and never twist them.
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We know bamboo rods require extra care. Every blank and finished rod leaves the workshop in a heavy-duty, crush-proof PVC tube, with the sections individually supported so they cannot move or rub in transit.
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