Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod (Early) 8'6" 3/2 #5 7'9" All sections are full length

All sections are full length and straight

indicating the maker and serial number

it has been used but not abused

Nickel silver hexagonal check

The box is a selection of 12 size #14 Light Cahill snelled flies

Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod (Early) 8'6" 3/2 #5 7'9" All sections are full lengthFor sale here is an early Payne Model 204 bamboo rod 8 1 2' feet with three sections and two tips for a four or five weight line. The rod is in excellently preserved condition and partially restored. Made circa 1925 by Jim Payne. All sections are full length and without repair. This rod is featured on page 78 of Hoagy Carmichael Jr's fine book, "8". Deep bronze wraps with full intermediates in the same thread color. Agate stripping guide. Blued