Payne Model 198 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 Salmon and Steelhead Rods The rod also has witness

The rod also has witness marks for easy setup

and naturalism

Shop-made black anodized uplocking screw lock seat which is stamped "Aroner

For sale here is an Ari 't Hart Remco fly reel

The rod is in excellent condition overall

Payne Model 198 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 Salmon and Steelhead Rods The rod also has witnessFor sale here is a Payne Model 198 bamboo rod. Excellent overall condition. 7 1 2 feet. Three piece rod with two tips. The rod weighs 3 3 4 oz, consistent with the weight noted on the original hang tag. Cap and ring reel seat over a spanish cedar spacer. A classic Jim Payne era rod with the "Sold by Abercrombie & Fitch Co." die stamp on the butt cap, along with the Payne die stamp. There's a date of 1938 on the hang tag. The grip has been cleaned and