Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 14' There is no scarf evident

There is no scarf evident

Characteristic Garrison

Classic Howells action on the medium side of medium fast with thin tips well suited for dry fly fishing

The rod is likely a Nymph model as per the 1952 catalog

For sale here is a Bogdan Model 300M fly reel

Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 14' There is no scarf evidentFor 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