Payne Model 98 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4/5 Gary Howells labeled burgundy bag with pocket

labeled burgundy bag with pocket for ferrule plugs

Harvey Eckert (illustrator)

For sale here is a Payne Model 96 in excellent original condition

Blonde cane with transparent honey-toned wraps with burgundy tipping at the winding check

currently setup for right

Payne Model 98 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4/5 Gary Howells labeled burgundy bag with pocketFor 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