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

Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod - early Jim Payne 8'6" 3/2 #5For sale here is a wonderful and rare Jim Payne rod from circa 1920 a model 204 that appears all original with full length sections. Its sister rod, "The Babe Ruth Rod" is on display at the American Museum of Fly Fishing in Vermont. A similar rod can also be found on page 57 of Marty Keane's book. The rod is in excellent condition with the only issue being some "alligatoring" of the varnish in places, certainly nothing I would be concerned about. The

or corrosion

Light yellow wraps with cinnamon edges

Hollow-built

The diameter is 2 7/8" with a spool width of 5/8"

Tan guide wraps and flawless varnish

and booklet

All sections are full length with a slight set in one of the later-made tips

aluminum phosphor bronze

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Very gradually swelled butt

6 page fold out