Payne Model 98 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4/5 8 Weight All original and an excellent

All original and an excellent example of the Leonard Rod Company artistry at that period

Comes with an original A&F card box in fine condition as well

For sale here is an Abel Classic fly reel in black

The sections fit together perfectly with a 1/4" gap to account for wear over time

is 7x harder than stainless steel and holds an edge longer

Payne Model 98 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4/5 8 Weight All original and an excellentFor sale here is a Payne Model 98 in excellent plus condition. The rod weighs 3 oz. 7' 2 2 for a 4 5 weight line. The action of the rod is a bit faster than most of the earlier Model 98s that weighed less. Cap and ring reel seat over spanish cedar. All sections are full length and straight, and the ferrule fit is perfect. Walt Carpenter re wrapped one guide, re oxidized the reel seat hardware, applied a slight overcoat of varnish to the wraps, and