Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/1 #5 6'10" Ari was commissioned by Sage

Ari was commissioned by Sage in the mid 80's to make a reel to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the company

Set up for right hand retrieve but can be switched to left

this would be a great addition to the office

Now for the bad news: as you can see in the photo above

The grip is very long measuring 6 3/4" (14 corks) and is quite slim at the front but fairly large at the middle

Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/1 #5 6'10" Ari was commissioned by SageFor sale here is a Payne Model 204 bamboo rod 8'6 for a 5 weight line, weighing 5 1 8 oz. This is a one tip rod. The rod is in excellent original condition. All sections are full length and straight. All of the oxidized hardware is in superb cosmetic condition. Uplocking aluminum Payne reel seat hardware over an un marred spanish cedar insert. The reel seat includes the stamp "Made for Abercrombie & Fitch Co." Chestnut brown thread wraps with black