Payne 197 Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8'5" Lacey encountered while visiting Sante

Lacey encountered while visiting Sante Giuliani (fishnbanjo) in Maine

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with only a few extremely minor marks to the rims as shown in the very clear and thorough photos attached here

MKI check from late teens

Rod comes with original bag and tube with green and silver foil label

Payne 197 Fly Rod 7'6" 3/2 #5 8'5" Lacey encountered while visiting SanteA stunning EF Payne model 197 fly rod, 7'6", 3 piece, 2 tip. Listed on the hang tag as Model 197, 4 1 8 oz, Serial 1632. I think this would cast a #5 nicely. For condition, all I can say is WOW! WOW! Super Mint! I would guess this rod may have been lawn cast once, as there is a faint trace of a reel foot impression (that may have also been done at the factory to check the line up to the flat). Otherwise, there is no sign of use. No sign of hand