Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 7'4" This is listed as Gary

This is listed as Gary Howells personal "birthday rod" with a 1979 manufacture date

All edges gilt

and generosity

classic actions

10-12 weight

Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 7'4" This is listed as GaryFor sale here is a stellar Payne Model 197 bamboo rod from the 1960's. Excellent ++ overall condition. 7'6" 3 2 for a 5 weight line (some like a DT4 as well). The rod weighs 3 7 8 oz and is marked 4 oz. on the hang tag. Up locking reel seat over the standard spanish cedar spacer. A classic Jim Payne rod with the "Made for Abercrombie & Fitch Co." die stamp on the up locking ring, along with the Payne die stamp. The grip is western style and has a bit