Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #4 Gary Howells A nice chance to make

A nice chance to make a small fix and enjoy fishing this with a nice mid or long belly line

The authoritative butt along with the delicate tip makes this rod particularly well suited for far and fine fishing on lakes and larger rivers

Original bag and tube with the majority of original label present

Classic early Leonard medium full-flexing action

Red agate stripping guide with a fine rope pattern

Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #4 Gary Howells A nice chance to makeFor 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