Payne Model 98 Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #3/4

Payne Model 98 Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #3/4A 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

The varnish is great and there are no scratches or hook digs

Lots of original finish remaining

up-locking cap and ring reel seat with a beautifully figured

The rod fits into a dark painted PVC tube with a cork retaining ring to stop the rod from striking the tube bottom

The reel weighs 12

Pat off” stamped on the up lock screw lock

Inside the reel by the tensioner block and one pawl post there are tiny scratches

titanium handle arm

Maroon silks with full intermediates

olive silks with red edges

Dark toned cane

The cigar grip has a rather straight Garrison-like taper and measures 5 1/8" in length