EF Payne Model 98 Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #4

EF Payne Model 98 Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #4A gorgeous E. F. Payne model 98 bamboo fly rod, 7', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 line. The rod weighs 3. 2 ounces on my scale. What a prize! Near mint condition. One tip has been cast, the other not. This rod has a delightful medium fast action. The rod dates from the early 1960s with the "Made for Abercrombie & Fitch" die stamp. The ferrule fits are perfect, and all sections are straight. The used tip has just a hint of varnish void, brassing,

Like new condition - never fished

The original leather case is a bit ragged and shows its age

A very nice example of the high level of workmanship from what many consider to be the high water mark for Winston

but nothing serious and no issues exist with either anodized side plate

Scripted weight of 3 3/4 oz

an hex wrench for tightening the various components

I built this rod about 15 years ago

The slide is stamped “Thomas & Thomas

It has the oft-seen elliptical grip and the black anodized down locking reel seat

The size 16/64 and 10/64 ferrule fit is excellent

and with stated weight of 3 5/8 ounces

Includes original manual