Payne Model 98 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4/5 Granger / Wright & McGill The ferrules are size 15/64

The ferrules are size 15/64 and 10/64 with an excellent fit

highly polished ebonite side plates

The vise is incredibly smooth thanks in part to the Delrin head

complete with rotating nickel silver line guard

Aluminum slide band over cork spacer

Payne Model 98 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4/5 Granger / Wright & McGill The ferrules are size 15/64For sale here is a Payne Model 98 in excellent plus condition. The rod weighs 3 oz. 7' 2 2 for a 4 5 weight line. The action of the rod is a bit faster than most of the earlier Model 98s that weighed less. Cap and ring reel seat over spanish cedar. All sections are full length and straight, and the ferrule fit is perfect. Walt Carpenter re wrapped one guide, re oxidized the reel seat hardware, applied a slight overcoat of varnish to the wraps, and