Payne 97 Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #3 8'9" Ebonite handle spins freely

Ebonite handle spins freely

The Swiss-style micro ferrules are size 13/64 with a perfect fit

and weighs 8 1/4 oz

Right hand retrieve and in excellent working condition

Payne 97 Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #3 8'9" Ebonite handle spins freelyA nice EF Payne Model 97 bamboo fly rod, 7', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels like a #3. Late model "Made for Abercrombie & Fitch". The action is a sweet medium to medium slow. The rod weighs 2. 8 ounces on my scale. The rod has been refinished by dipping and then wrapped afterwards. The stripping guide is non original and the tip top is a large hoop replacement. Brown main wraps with yellow edges and what looks like the black edge at the