Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #4 6'3" Line Capacity: Single Hand: 7-8

Line Capacity:  Single Hand:  7-8

This 8 1/2 footer is a very strong rod suited best for an 8 or 9 weight line

The flies and boxes do show normal fishing wear through most of the flies are unfished

The label remains in excellent condition as well

Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #4 6'3" Line Capacity: Single Hand: 7-8For sale here is a Payne Model 197 bamboo rod from the 1960's. 7'6 3 2 for a 4 weight line. The rod weighs 4 1 8 oz with the up locking reel seat over the standard spanish cedar spacer. A classic Payne rod with the "Made for Abercrombie & Fitch Co." die stamp on the up locking ring, along with the Payne die stamp. The rod is wrapped brown with gold edges. The grip is western style and has been cleaned with no ridging present. Complete with ferrule