A hand-planed split-cane fly rod blank built on the classic Payne 97 taper — a 7'0" design for a #4 line, one of the most beloved short trout tapers from the storied Payne rod tradition. This is a darker, flame-tempered blank with rich amber tones in the cane. Signed "Angler's Roost Enterprises · 7' · 2/2 · 4wt · Payne 97."
The Payne 97 is prized as a delicate, precise dry-fly taper — a delightful light-line rod for small streams and rising trout, with the smooth, progressive action Payne rods are famous for.
Specifications
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Taper: Payne 97
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Length: 7'0"
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Line weight: 4wt
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Configuration: 2-piece, 2 tips (butt section + two matched tip sections)
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Construction: Hand-planed split bamboo (six-strip hex), flame-tempered finish
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Ferrules: None installed — bare cane, ready for the rodmaker to fit ferrules
Ready to Build
This is a bare-cane blank for the experienced rodmaker. It awaits ferrules, guides, wraps, grip, and reel seat to become a finished rod. Sections are full-length and ready for your hands. Includes the cloth rod bag pictured (one of the tie ends is a frayed fyi).
Built and shipped from the Angler's Roost shop in Clarence, New York.
