Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #4 6'3" All sections fit together tightly

All sections fit together tightly as they should

This would be the ultimate nymphing rod

The Scott G-Series rods are widely hailed as some of the greatest graphite rods ever made and unlike many graphite rods they seem to be appreciating as years go by

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For sale here is a 2 3/4" Dingley fly reel made for retailer Alex Martin of Scotland

Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #4 6'3" All sections fit together tightlyFor sale here is a Payne Model 197 bamboo rod from the 1960's. 7'6 3 2 for a 4 weight line. The rod weighs 4 1 8 oz with the up locking reel seat over the standard spanish cedar spacer. A classic Payne rod with the "Made for Abercrombie & Fitch Co." die stamp on the up locking ring, along with the Payne die stamp. The rod is wrapped brown with gold edges. The grip is western style and has been cleaned with no ridging present. Complete with ferrule