RK Bolt Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 8'1" A Payne Model 98 bamboo

A Payne Model 98 bamboo fly rod

Possibly refinished but I can't tell for certain

though with taper at the top 1/2" where it comes down to the cane

The cork grip / reel seat is in fine condition

RK Bolt Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 8'1" A Payne Model 98 bambooA nice RK Bolt bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #1904. The rod weighs 4. 5 ounces on my scale. Medium slow full flexing action. Lawn cast only condition. The cane is heavily flamed and done in a two opposed node configuration. Nice varnish. The rod is wrapped in the characteristic brown yellow Howells combination with the ferrules overwrapped as well. The rod sports a hook keeper and a carbide stripper, with