The Traveler model rod was the first of its kind to be intended especially for the traveling
The rod is in near mint condition having been used very sparingly
The second original tip was compromised and Bob agreed to make the replacement tip
The spey grip and down-locking nickel silver reel seat are both in excellent condition
The reel comes with a nickel silver line guide that will never crack unlike the agate line guides found on many of these reels
EF Payne Model 98 Bamboo Fly Rod 7' 2/2 #4 12'6" The Traveler model rod wasA gorgeous E. F. Payne model 98 bamboo fly rod, 7', 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #4 line. The rod weighs 3. 2 ounces on my scale. What a prize! Near mint condition. One tip has been cast, the other not. This rod has a delightful medium fast action. The rod dates from the early 1960s with the "Made for Abercrombie & Fitch" die stamp. The ferrule fits are perfect, and all sections are straight. The used tip has just a hint of varnish void, brassing,