Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 8'3" Sanded boron/graphite blank with a

Sanded boron/graphite blank with a unique braided pattern

Light wear to the rim of the butt cap

They were machined with a taper in the male to account for wear over time

Powell grip is soiled and ever so slightly ridged but in otherwise fine shape

For sale here is an extremely high-quality example of a post-WWII Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel

Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 8'3" Sanded boron/graphite blank with aFor sale here is a Payne Model 204 bamboo rod 8'6 3 2 5wt weighing 4. 95 oz. The rod is in near mint restored condition. The restoration was performed by one of the best restorers of Payne rods, Don Schroeder. All sections are full length and straight. All of the hardware is blued and 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