Payne 197 Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8’5” The swiss-style ferrules are oxidized

The swiss-style ferrules are oxidized black

For sale here is a Sage Z-Axis 5100-4 10' 5wt fly rod

probably from age and not having been fished

full-length ribbed brass foot

and oxidized guides and tip tops

Payne 197 Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8’5” The swiss-style ferrules are oxidizedA stunning EF Payne model 197 fly rod, 7'6", 3 piece, 2 tip. Listed on the hang tag as Model 197, 4 1 8 oz, Serial 1632. I think this would cast a #5 nicely. For condition, all I can say is WOW! WOW! Super Mint! I would guess this rod may have been lawn cast once, as there is a faint trace of a reel foot impression (that may have also been done at the factory to check the line up to the flat). Otherwise, there is no sign of use. No sign of hand