Payne Model 198 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 Salmon and Steelhead Rods I built this rod around

I built this rod around 2009

The case had a diameter of 3 3/4" with a width of 3" making it well suited for a Perfect

Comes with beautiful classic Payne ferrule plugs

characteristic of Maxwell

The most stunningly lovely large size bamboo rod tube (we often see tip tubes like this but never see full rod tubes) with a handsome brass top and collar that are elegantly ornamented with a few trim marks and a raised coin edge knurl

Payne Model 198 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 Salmon and Steelhead Rods I built this rod aroundFor sale here is a Payne Model 198 bamboo rod. Excellent overall condition. 7 1 2 feet. Three piece rod with two tips. The rod weighs 3 3 4 oz, consistent with the weight noted on the original hang tag. Cap and ring reel seat over a spanish cedar spacer. A classic Jim Payne era rod with the "Sold by Abercrombie & Fitch Co." die stamp on the butt cap, along with the Payne die stamp. There's a date of 1938 on the hang tag. The grip has been cleaned and