Payne Model 97 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #3 8'10" and this quad is a

and this quad is a phenomenal example of Sam's legendary work and a must-have for any serious collector

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The original owner's name is also written on the cane on the butt sections

with the only sign of use I could find being one little scuff on the rim

Payne Model 97 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #3 8'10" and this quad is aFor sale here is a Payne Model 97 bamboo rod 7' with two sections and two tips for a 3wt line. The standout features of this rod are the locking reel seat which is almost never seen on a Model 97 and the script of the original owner's name on the butt section. The writing is likely that of Bessie Bailey, long time rod wrapper for Jim Payne. The handwriting matches another known Payne rod in our inventory with the same style script. The rod is in