Payne 197 Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8 bright guides and ferrules

bright guides and ferrules

The cane is a classic Leonard straw color with deep crimson wraps

Includes original order form in perfect condition

The Swiss-style ferrules are size 12/64 and include an ivory ferrule plug

Payne 197 Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8 bright guides and ferrulesA stunning EF Payne model 197 fly rod, 7'6", 3 piece, 2 tip. Listed on the hang tag as Model 197, 4 1 8 oz, Serial 1632. I think this would cast a #5 nicely. For condition, all I can say is WOW! WOW! Super Mint! I would guess this rod may have been lawn cast once, as there is a faint trace of a reel foot impression (that may have also been done at the factory to check the line up to the flat). Otherwise, there is no sign of use. No sign of hand