Payne Model 198 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 7'5" Part of the 500 run

Part of the 500 run of the Flyfisher's Classic Library

Seele S-Glass Fiber

The previous owner has enclosed the tube in a nicely made green corduroy outer bag

The ebonite handle is in in fine shape and spins freely

built for a #4/5 line

Payne Model 198 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 7'5" Part of the 500 runFor 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