Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #4 6'3" In this time period

In this time period

The label remains in excellent condition as well

maybe a bit quicker than most of Ted's rods

Line Capacity:  Single Hand:  7-8

Handle spins a bit stiffly but this can be remedied fairly easily

Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #4 6'3" In this time periodFor sale here is a Payne Model 197 bamboo rod from the 1960's. 7'6 3 2 for a 4 weight line. The rod weighs 4 1 8 oz with the up locking reel seat over the standard spanish cedar spacer. A classic Payne rod with the "Made for Abercrombie & Fitch Co." die stamp on the up locking ring, along with the Payne die stamp. The rod is wrapped brown with gold edges. The grip is western style and has been cleaned with no ridging present. Complete with ferrule