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

Payne Model 204 Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5A nice EF Payne model 204 fly rod, 8'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, built for a #5 or #6. Medium fast action. This is one of the best known of all Payne models and certainly one of the most versatile. 4. 5 ounces. The rod is full length and the grip is uncleaned but the rod has been re wrapped and varnished. Wrapped brown with black edges. Agate stripping guide and the top snake on the butt is a heavy wire high slant, different from the standard snakes of the

WF7 + 140 20#

Both reel and spool come with likely-unused fly lines

Packs in a heavy maroon bag and original aluminum tube

just one of a limited run of 100 reels Hardy produced to celebrate the wedding of Prince William of Wales to Miss Catherine Middleton on April 29

Burgundy wraps with small reverse twist guides

Line: 7-10

For sale here is a Marty Karstetter hollow-built bamboo rod - 8'3" 2/2 for a 4 or 5 weight line

This model was dubbed "Harry's Rod"

Orvis made the third tip at this time as well

Cigar grip 5 1/2" in length with moderate soiling and a few small dents

and makes a wonderful sound

This is a one-owner rod and remains in excellent original condition