Payne 98 Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #4 6'10" There is no hook keeper

There is no hook keeper and no sign there ever was one

you generally never see a finish that good on the seat

This rod has seen very little use if it all

John fly reel in very good condition

and flawless varnish finished

Payne 98 Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #4 6'10" There is no hook keeperA very nice Payne model 98 bamboo fly rod, 7', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 line. The rod weighs 3 ounces on my scale. Pleasing medium fast action. Excellent original condition with very few signs of use and the sections are nice and straight. The grip shows very minimal hand soiling and the reel seat hardware and ferrules retain all of their oxidation. Vaguely spiralish node placement with the characteristic chestnut cane color. Wrapped brown