Payne 97 Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #3 8'9" The spool and frame are

The spool and frame are aluminum

Right hand retrieve and in excellent working condition

The s-handle design reel is a scant 2 1/4" across the plate with a 1" spool width and is similarly styled with the same gold

It's hard to be certain

also includes extra light and heavy springs

Payne 97 Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #3 8'9" The spool and frame areA nice EF Payne Model 97 bamboo fly rod, 7', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels like a #3. Late model "Made for Abercrombie & Fitch". The action is a sweet medium to medium slow. The rod weighs 2. 8 ounces on my scale. The rod has been refinished by dipping and then wrapped afterwards. The stripping guide is non original and the tip top is a large hoop replacement. Brown main wraps with yellow edges and what looks like the black edge at the