Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8'3" Wrapped brown with yellow edges

Wrapped brown with yellow edges

The spool is in near mint condition

thus living up to their reputation of purveyors of high quality sporting goods

Capacity is WF4F & 30 yds of 20# backing

Six-Strip" listing in the 1914 Abercrombie & Fitch catalog reads

Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8'3" Wrapped brown with yellow edgesFor sale here is a stellar Payne Model 197 bamboo rod from the 1960's. Excellent ++ overall condition. 7'6" 3 2 for a 5 weight line (some like a DT4 as well). The rod weighs 3 7 8 oz and is marked 4 oz. on the hang tag. Up locking reel seat over the standard spanish cedar spacer. A classic Jim Payne rod with the "Made for Abercrombie & Fitch Co." die stamp on the up locking ring, along with the Payne die stamp. The grip is western style and has a bit