Payne Model 98 Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #3/4 4 Weight The main wrap is caramel

The main wrap is caramel color with a thin edge of darker brown at all the guides and male ferrules

There have been no repairs or everything about the reel appears to be original

Serial number H428 dating the reel to 1915

The original smooth brass foot is full length and has a slight kink but fits reel seats just fine

Wrapped in the plum colored silks which turn to garnet red when treated with varnish

Payne Model 98 Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #3/4 4 Weight The main wrap is caramelA Payne Model 98 bamboo fly rod, 7', 2 piece, 2 tips, and built for a #3 or #4. #60801 is listed on the hangtag. A medium slow action with a #4 or a bit faster with a #3. 2. 9 ounces. Used but original condition. There are a few minor issues, some small varnish chips on the rod shafts, one yellow edge on a tip wrap is frayed, and there is some varnish missing on the reel seat. There are also some cosmetic casting cracks on the ferrule wraps, and the