Payne Model 97 Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #4 HL Leonard With the lighter tip the

With the lighter tip the rod has a semi-parabolic medium-fast dry-fly action

It's rare to find Howells rods in this length and configuration

The screw-lock nut is aluminum stamped "H

The action is an authoritative medium-fast with plenty of backbone thanks in part to the swelled butt

Matt is very well known for his superlative finishing skills

Payne Model 97 Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #4 HL Leonard With the lighter tip theA stunning EF Payne model 97 fly rod, 7', 2 piece, 2 tips and weighing 3. 2 ounces. Rare beyond belief, this rod is not just mint but still has the paper and gum strips on the grip. And to top it all off it is an uplocking screwlock model in this size, something I have never seen in this model. Dry fly action. Late 1950's construction date. This rod has all the Payne hallmarks, from the node layout to the perfect varnish to the brown wraps tipped