Payne 197 Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8'5" The script remains clean and

The script remains clean and bold free of any defects

likely dating from just after Paul Young

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Payne 197 Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8'5" The script remains clean andA stunning EF Payne model 197 fly rod, 7'6", 3 piece, 2 tip. Listed on the hang tag as Model 197, 4 1 8 oz, Serial 1632. I think this would cast a #5 nicely. For condition, all I can say is WOW! WOW! Super Mint! I would guess this rod may have been lawn cast once, as there is a faint trace of a reel foot impression (that may have also been done at the factory to check the line up to the flat). Otherwise, there is no sign of use. No sign of hand