Payne 197 Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5

Payne 197 Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5A stunning EF Payne model 197 fly rod, 7'6", 3 piece, 2 tip. Listed on the hang tag as Model 197, 4 1 8 oz, Serial 1632. I think this would cast a #5 nicely. For condition, all I can say is WOW! WOW! Super Mint! I would guess this rod may have been lawn cast once, as there is a faint trace of a reel foot impression (that may have also been done at the factory to check the line up to the flat). Otherwise, there is no sign of use. No sign of hand

SILVER CLIPS circa 1920

Burgundy silk wraps with three Thomas-style wind-aways at keeper and male ferrules

This could easily be mended

For sale here is a nice example of a Dingley 3 1/2" fly reel made for Walker Bampton

this new double-pawl drag shown in the photos was offered in the saltwater CFO

"23H-115" is lettered on the rod shaft guide flat

A medium to fast action

Also included in the sale are two spare spools in near mint condition

A little rim rash on this one but nothing approaching serious

85" pillar edge to edge)

Pot bellie waist on ferrules

The lines shown are also included