Payne, E.F. - Model 198 dup-review-publication 1 piece Orvis Superfine 1

1 piece Orvis Superfine 1 7/8 oz

Gabe Batson fishes this with a TT4 and says some like it with a 5wt taking on a new personality without overloading

The ferrule plugs are additions

Frame Width: 1 3/16"

The reel features aluminum rims and side plates finished in flat black with a brass reel foot and brass pillars

Payne, E.F. - Model 198 dup-review-publication 1 piece Orvis Superfine 1Description Particulars Available to you is a very scarce Payne Model 198 bamboo fly rod. This is a 7' 6" three piece for a 4 or 5 weight line weighing 3. 90oz. This rod throws a 4 and 5 weight line equally well taking on a slightly different personality with each. The majority of the 198s I have cast fished are a true 5 weight. The lighter action on this earlier model 198 makes it feel similar to a later 197. Often the 198 is a true 5wt. All sections