Payne Model 98 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4/5

Payne Model 98 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4/5For sale here is a Payne Model 98 in excellent plus condition. The rod weighs 3 oz. 7' 2 2 for a 4 5 weight line. The action of the rod is a bit faster than most of the earlier Model 98s that weighed less. Cap and ring reel seat over spanish cedar. All sections are full length and straight, and the ferrule fit is perfect. Walt Carpenter re wrapped one guide, re oxidized the reel seat hardware, applied a slight overcoat of varnish to the wraps, and

Ferrules are size 12/64

Knurled nickel silver checks

Original ribbed brass reel foot has not been filed

2:1 retrieve ratio

486135 in strapped fitted wooden box together with a half ounce and 6 dram casting weights

which eliminates the "aqua-gliding" side effect

creating a light and medium progressive action

Rods of this quality do not often change hands on the open market

Screwed frame with 3 sculptured stainless steel cross-pillars

Made in England by Hardy Bros

One tip is short by 2 1/2 inches

Yours here is basically new condition for less than half of that