J Austin Forbes Thistle Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company The Payne Model 197 is

The Payne Model 197 is the HOLY GRAIL for Payne collectors -- a very difficult rod model to find

A nice Ron Kusse Beaverkill quad model fly rod

The reel will hold a five-weight line

The cap and ring seat is oxidized pewter with the roller die stamp "HL Leonard Rod Co

"Kusse" stamp on the cap

J Austin Forbes Thistle Fly Reel EF Payne Rod Company The Payne Model 197 isA J Austin Forbes Thistle model fly reel, 2 3 4" diameter and set up for what feels like LHW (it has a fairly neutral bias, but leans more toward LHW). Mint, unused condition. This is a contemporary offering, with a silver frame and a polished brass spool. Fixed click design. Brass foot. The reel weighs 4. 3 ounces on my scale and is designed to hold #3 4 lines. The reel packs into a brown leather drawstring pouch and green original box.