Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5

Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5For 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

The company's tackle was marked with a number of stamping dies

Weighs 5 7/8 oz

The level of skill exhibited in the finish and appointments of this rod are far above that exhibited by nearly anyone else you will come across

" This rod was actually ordered as a slightly faster taper so I would call it medium fast rather than medium

Translucent caramel wraps tipped in a reddish brown

This is the ultimate pack rod

Brown wraps with black edges

Stamped on the headplate

This is a very high-quality reel mechanically with the click remaining strong and crisp

0" and the spool width is 0

The reel retains much of its original colour and has no noticeable play

A really excellent example of a rare original Bougle