Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8'3" There is also some writing

There is also some writing on the leather near the handle on the backside -- a name and a date around Christmas in 1926

Wrapped brown with yellow edges

save the tip-top

perfect for the Hardy fanatic

Half wells grip tapering to an all cork seat with polished aluminum ring and pocket cap

Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8'3" There is also some writingFor 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