Payne 98 Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #4 12' and they may very well

and they may very well be from handling as I could find no sign the reel has been fished even though it has backing loaded on it

Equal spring tension with a fairly light drag both directions which will protect light tippets

The reel weighs in at 9

Transparent silk wraps with red edges and a black band at the tip tops and winding check

A very nice reel mechanically and cosmetically

Payne 98 Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #4 12' and they may very wellA very nice Payne model 98 bamboo fly rod, 7', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 line. The rod weighs 3 ounces on my scale. Pleasing medium fast action. Excellent original condition with very few signs of use and the sections are nice and straight. The grip shows very minimal hand soiling and the reel seat hardware and ferrules retain all of their oxidation. Vaguely spiralish node placement with the characteristic chestnut cane color. Wrapped brown