Payne Model 96 Bamboo Rod 6'6" 2/2 #3 4-Piece The rod features chestnut wraps

The rod features chestnut wraps with black tipping

In Taintor Foote's second book of the series -- entitled "Fatal Gesture" -- the narrator reveals that old man Spinoza is dead but that his son has taken over the business and that "they still put out the best rod on the market"

Comes with line and backing (Ultra DT5)

For sale here is an Ari 't Hart International -- Ari II trout fly reel in mint condition

Payne Model 96 Bamboo Rod 6'6" 2/2 #3 4-Piece The rod features chestnut wrapsFor sale here is a Payne Model 96 in excellent original condition. 6 1 2 feet in length with two sections and two tips. The rod weighs 2. 6 oz. Oxidized cap and ring reel seat over cork. Java brown silks tipped yellow with additional purple tipping at winding check and male ferrules. All sections are full length and straight and the 9 64 ferrule fit is buttery smooth. Nice medium fast dry fly action. Complete with original bag and tube. Made between