Payne 98 Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #4 12' The reel is in excellent

The reel is in excellent condition and moderate handling wear most of which can be polished off with ease

This is a rare offering

The reel weighs in at 9

Equal spring tension with a fairly light drag both directions which will protect light tippets

Payne 98 Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #4 12' The reel is in excellentA very nice Payne model 98 bamboo fly rod, 7', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 line. The rod weighs 3 ounces on my scale. Pleasing medium fast action. Excellent original condition with very few signs of use and the sections are nice and straight. The grip shows very minimal hand soiling and the reel seat hardware and ferrules retain all of their oxidation. Vaguely spiralish node placement with the characteristic chestnut cane color. Wrapped brown