Payne Model 98 Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #3/4 4 Weight An Orvis Battenkill fly rod

An Orvis Battenkill fly rod

The rod was restored by George Guba

The main wrap is caramel color with a thin edge of darker brown at all the guides and male ferrules

A nice balance of authority and agility

Also comes with a spare spool in an unopened box

Payne Model 98 Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #3/4 4 Weight An Orvis Battenkill fly rodA Payne Model 98 bamboo fly rod, 7', 2 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #3 or #4. #60801 is listed on the hangtag. A medium slow action with a #4 or a bit faster with a #3. 2. 9 ounces. Used but original condition. There are a few minor issues, some small varnish chips on the rod shafts, one yellow edge on a tip wrap is frayed, and there is some varnish missing on the reel seat. There are also some cosmetic casting cracks on the ferrule wraps, and the