Payne Model 97 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #3 8'3" Includes the original bag with

Includes the original bag with Epic label embroidery and tube with Epic label and Barclay label

built for a #9 line

Comes in original Hardy pouch

Lightly used

This rod is hollow built and has a medium-fast action

Payne Model 97 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #3 8'3" Includes the original bag withFor sale here is a Payne Model 97 bamboo rod 7' with two sections and two tips for a 3wt line. The standout features of this rod are the locking reel seat which is almost never seen on a Model 97 and the script of the original owner's name on the butt section. The writing is likely that of Bessie Bailey, long time rod wrapper for Jim Payne. The handwriting matches another known Payne rod in our inventory with the same style script. The rod is in