Payne Model 98 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4/5 Gary Howells Blonde cane with transparent honey-toned

Blonde cane with transparent honey-toned wraps with burgundy tipping at the winding check

The adjustable drag works well

labeled burgundy bag with pocket for ferrule plugs

Classic Payne dry fly action on the medium side

The Starlight Creek rods were favorites of Harry Middleton

Payne Model 98 Bamboo Rod 7' 2/2 #4/5 Gary Howells Blonde cane with transparent honey-tonedFor sale here is a Payne Model 98 in excellent plus condition. The rod weighs 3 oz. 7' 2 2 for a 4 5 weight line. The action of the rod is a bit faster than most of the earlier Model 98s that weighed less. Cap and ring reel seat over spanish cedar. All sections are full length and straight, and the ferrule fit is perfect. Walt Carpenter re wrapped one guide, re oxidized the reel seat hardware, applied a slight overcoat of varnish to the wraps, and