Payne Model 198 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 Salmon and Steelhead Rods The most stunningly lovely large

The most stunningly lovely large size bamboo rod tube (we often see tip tubes like this but never see full rod tubes) with a handsome brass top and collar that are elegantly ornamented with a few trim marks and a raised coin edge knurl

tarpon and tuna reels

I built this rod around 2009

For sale here is a size 4/0 Edward Vom Hofe Model 504 Tobique Salmon fly reel (multiplier) in very good overall condition

The rod features an unsanded blank characteristic of Scott rods

Payne Model 198 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 Salmon and Steelhead Rods The most stunningly lovely largeFor sale here is a Payne Model 198 bamboo rod. Excellent overall condition. 7 1 2 feet. Three piece rod with two tips. The rod weighs 3 3 4 oz, consistent with the weight noted on the original hang tag. Cap and ring reel seat over a spanish cedar spacer. A classic Jim Payne era rod with the "Sold by Abercrombie & Fitch Co." die stamp on the butt cap, along with the Payne die stamp. There's a date of 1938 on the hang tag. The grip has been cleaned and