Payne Model 97 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #3/4 HL Leonard “Parabolic 17” 8 ½’ -

“Parabolic 17” 8 ½’ - 5

John Drewett wrote: ”

Dark red silks with black tipping at the winding check and guides

and results in a 6'3" midge rod with fast action for a five or six weight line

Payne Model 97 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #3/4 HL Leonard “Parabolic 17” 8 ½’ -For sale here is a Payne Model 97 in excellent+ original condition. The rod weighs 2 3 4 oz. 7' 2 2 for a 3 4 weight line. Cap and ring reel seat over spanish cedar. All sections are full length and straight, and the size 10 64 ferrule fit is perfect. Complete with original bag and labeled tube. Amazing medium dry fly action one of the harder to acquire models, especially in this condition!