Payne Model 198 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5

Payne Model 198 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5For sale here is a Payne Model 198 bamboo rod. Excellent overall condition. 7 1 2 feet. Three piece rod with two tips. The rod weighs 3 3 4 oz, consistent with the weight noted on the original hang tag. Cap and ring reel seat over a spanish cedar spacer. A classic Jim Payne era rod with the "Sold by Abercrombie & Fitch Co." die stamp on the butt cap, along with the Payne die stamp. There's a date of 1938 on the hang tag. The grip has been cleaned and

In typical Seele fashion

there are a few micro-abrasions in the varnish on the butt section

The vise is equipped with the Omni jaw capable of holding a wide range of hooks from fully dressed salmon flies down to tiny midge patterns as well as the Micro jaw specially designed for use with small patterns

Weighs 15

with "602" and "P" under the keeper wrap

While it's listed as a #6 it also casts a #5 beautifully

The artfully-bolstered cross-pillars are german silver

For sale here is a Gary Howells bamboo rod - 8' 2/2 5wt

The brake shoe and handle grasp are made of micarta

Measuring 50" in length and 6" in diameter

The keeper is on the wrap flat and is wrapped white (it turns transparent when varnished) and is edged in black and maroon

fiberglass fly rod