Payne Model 198 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #4/5 7'1" Wraps are a light amber

Wraps are a light amber with brown edges and dark brown at ferrules

Reel comes loaded with roughly 100 yards of 20# backing as well as 3-4 weight line in like new condition

With a marked weight of 3 3/8 oz

The half wells grip measures 6" in length with mild soiling and the faintest of ridging on a few rings

Payne Model 198 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #4/5 7'1" Wraps are a light amberFor sale here is a Payne Model 198 bamboo rod, 7'6" 3 2 for a 4 or 5 weight line. The rod is in excellent+ refinished condition. All sections are full length and straight. The rod weighs 3. 80 oz. which is consistent with the weight noted on the original hang tag. Cap and ring reel seat over a Spanish cedar spacer. The agate stripping guide is a replacement. Swelled butt. A classic Jim Payne era rod with the E. F. Payne stamp only. The grip has been