Payne Model 98 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4/5 Two Handed Fly Rod I'm not certain if the

I'm not certain if the black anodized aluminum down-locking reel seat with rubber end button is original or not

7’0” 2/2 4wt

The restoration appears to have been done quite a while ago by a very competent practitioner

as well as the Jan 23

The signature wrap is blue

Payne Model 98 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4/5 Two Handed Fly Rod I'm not certain if theFor 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