Payne Model 98 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4/5

Payne Model 98 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4/5For 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

" below and "Tournament" around on the opposite side

Comes with an ATH pouch

The check spring is nice and strong and the bridged tensioner works as intended

Full length and unmolested reel foot

oxidized guides and tip tops

The book is housed in a quarter leather clamshell box with a title and museum logo stamped on the spine

The rod features handsomely tempered cane with cinnamon wraps and black tipping

Dubbing Twister Plus

This reel is #007

and dry-droppers

Bright fittings throughout

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