Payne Model 97 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #3 8'3" Blunt cigar grip which is

Blunt cigar grip which is styled with the largest portion in the first third of the grip and which measures 10 corks

5 3/4" slim cigar grip

Comes in original Hardy pouch

Mid-Flex 7

Payne Model 97 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #3 8'3" Blunt cigar grip which isFor 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