Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8'3" The Mills hang tag and

The Mills hang tag and Leonard hang tag as well as the model and length make this rod quite desirable and an important piece of fly-fishing history

ferrules and hardware

The spar varnish finish is as good as the day it left my shop

May rose wraps with orange edges

Payne Model 197 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8'3" The Mills hang tag andFor 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