Payne 97 Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #3 5'6" Truly an exceptional rod from

Truly an exceptional rod from one of the classic giants in fly-fishing

There is also a small nick on the rim edge

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Made in the late 40s / early 50s in New Jersey USA

though thankfully no areas of out-and-out bare cane

Payne 97 Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #3 5'6" Truly an exceptional rod fromA nice EF Payne Model 97 bamboo fly rod, 7', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels like a #3. Late model "Made for Abercrombie & Fitch". The action is a sweet medium to medium slow. The rod weighs 2. 8 ounces on my scale. The rod has been refinished by dipping and then wrapped afterwards. The stripping guide is non original and the tip top is a large hoop replacement. Brown main wraps with yellow edges and what looks like the black edge at the