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

Payne Model 98 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4For sale here is a Payne Model 98 in mint restored condition. The rod was restored by Ron McKinley of Macklin Custom Rods in 1995 and hasn't been fished since. The rod weighs 3 oz. 7' 2 2 for a DT4. Cap and ring reel seat over spanish cedar. All sections are full length and straight, and the size 12 64 ferrule fit is perfect. Complete with replacement bag and original tube. Also comes with Ron McKinley's restoration certificate. Amazing fast dry fly

The frame is stamped

Capacity up to a WF9 + 150 yds 20#

The rod weighs ~4

Fly tied by each Author inset in front cover

Blued guides and ferrules

The rod is in excellent original condition and weighs 3 5/8 oz

Comes with a zippered suede reel case

You won't find another reel like this with a more superior original exterior finish

since 1869"

The cap and ring are superbly machined as you would expect from Sam who was an expert machinist and tool and die maker

These are desirable fly boxes

The wraps are done in "may rose" pink silk with barely visible orange edges