Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 9'3" The inside of the zippered

The inside of the zippered case is lined with fine shearling with a center leather divider with pockets for various tools

12 1/2" long in a modified western style

The action is a wonderful medium-fast

thanks to Montagne's "Ribbed Superhollow" construction

Campbell's wonderful book on the history of fishing tackle

Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 9'3" The inside of the zipperedFor sale here is a stellar Payne Model 197 bamboo rod from the 1960's. Excellent ++ overall condition. 7'6" 3 2 for a 5 weight line (some like a DT4 as well). The rod weighs 3 7 8 oz and is marked 4 oz. on the hang tag. Up locking reel seat over the standard spanish cedar spacer. A classic Jim Payne rod with the "Made for Abercrombie & Fitch Co." die stamp on the up locking ring, along with the Payne die stamp. The grip is western style and has a bit