Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 14' 6'8" 3-piece for a 3

6'8" 3-piece for a 3 weight line

2-tip and built for what feels like an #8 line

There is no scarf evident

impregnated cane with caramel colored wraps

For sale here is a Bogdan Model 300M fly reel

Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 14' 6'8" 3-piece for a 3For 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