Payne Model 96 Bamboo Rod 6'6" 2/2 #3 8'1" A nice piece of history

A nice piece of history here for the Orvis aficionado

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Payne Model 96 Bamboo Rod 6'6" 2/2 #3 8'1" A nice piece of historyFor sale here is a Payne Model 96 in excellent plus original condition. The original paper wrapping remains on the grip but the rod has been fished. The varnish shows some use marks. The rod weighs 2 1 2 oz. Six and one half feet long with two sections and two tips. Oxidized cap and ring reel seat over all cork reel seat. Payne brown silks tipped gold with additional purple tipping at the winding check and male ferrules. All sections are full length