Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod (Early) 8'6" 3/2 #5 8'2" 4 1/4" diameter with 1

4 1/4" diameter with 1 3/4" spool width

just in case

The book features black leather and gilt decoration

as is the case with many of Mr

with a lovely medium-fast action

Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod (Early) 8'6" 3/2 #5 8'2" 4 1/4" diameter with 1For 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