Payne Model 204 Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 6'10" The medium-fast action is authoritative

The medium-fast action is authoritative and swift yet smooth enough to handle small dries with finesse

7′6" 2/2 fluted hollow-built quad for a DT4 line

For sale here is a Payne Model 98 in excellent plus condition

Full wells grip 6" in length with light soiling

Palming access

Payne Model 204 Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 6'10" The medium-fast action is authoritativeAn excellent Payne model 204 fly rod, 8'6", 3 piece, 2 tips, built for a #5 (I think it would also carry a #6). The hang tag states 5 1 8 ounces but my scale has it at 5 ounces. Moderate, full flexing action. The screwlock nut bears the "Made for, Abercrombie and Fitch Co", indicating that the rod could have been made as late as the 1960's. The rod has been expertly refinished to the original condition. The wraps are brown with black edges and a band