Payne Model 98 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4 Vintage Fly Tackle 8'3" for a 5 weight

8'3" for a 5 weight line

Up-locking sliding band reel seat

Includes the original bag and tube with brass fittings

Burgundy and yellow tipping at the winding check and tip-tops

the one detractor is a small isolated area of rim rash on the rim of the frame

Payne Model 98 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4 Vintage Fly Tackle 8'3" for a 5 weightFor sale here is a Payne Model 98 in excellent plus condition. The rod weighs 2 3 4 oz. 7' 2 2 for a 4 weight line. All sections are full length and straight. The rod's varnish had melted down so the prior owner stripped the original varnish and brushed on one new coat. Very nicely done. The silks, oxidized hardware and guides are 100% original, as is the grip. Chestnut brown wraps with gold tipping. Browntone cane. Cigar grip in excellent condition.