Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8'3" Ferrule plugs are the more

Ferrule plugs are the more modern brass and paraffin-impregnated cork

thus living up to their reputation of purveyors of high quality sporting goods

Half wells grip tapering to an all cork seat with polished aluminum ring and pocket cap

Likely made in the mid-1920's during Edwards's Mt

Wrapped brown with yellow edges

Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8'3" Ferrule plugs are the moreFor 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