Payne Model 198 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 Salmon and Steelhead Rods The rod features an unsanded

The rod features an unsanded blank characteristic of Scott rods

For sale here is John Pickard's rendition of the  Paul Young "Martha Marie" bamboo rod

intricate engraving of the German silver ferrules and reel seat ring

10 cork western-style grip is deeply sculpted

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

Payne Model 198 Bamboo Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 Salmon and Steelhead Rods The rod features an unsandedFor 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