Pezon et Michel Ritz Loire Bamboo Rod 7'2 5wt 8'5" The silk wraps are a

The silk wraps are a light purple color (turns red over the dark blank) with a band of dark purple and red at the keeper and male ferrules

Varnish was soft so it was removed with alcohol and revarnished without removing the original wraps

This model was one of the three special rods Payne offered in the 1950's to 1970's

Classic cigar grip 6 1/2" in length with average soiling

The spool is loaded with backing

Pezon et Michel Ritz Loire Bamboo Rod 7'2 5wt 8'5" The silk wraps are aFor sale here is a Pezon et Michel Ritz Loire bamboo rod. 7'2" for a 5 weight line. These models were all made as one tip rods with the option for second tip, and made exclusively for Norm Thompson. Maroon windings with decorative wraps, stainless steel snake guides, chrome steel tip top and ring guides, seal varnish finish, natural golden tan cane, lightweight anodized aluminum screw and butt cap, original ferrule plug, original P & M red satin bag