Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/1 #5 6'10" Written on the rod are

Written on the rod are the original owner's name and "1950" on the 4th flat

The script on the rod remains as sharp and bold as the day it was written

Ari was commissioned by Sage in the mid 80's to make a reel to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the company

Set up for right hand retrieve but can be switched to left

The well thought out and clean features give the rod a very elegant

Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/1 #5 6'10" Written on the rod areFor sale here is a Payne Model 204 bamboo rod 8'6 for a 5 weight line, weighing 5 1 8 oz. This is a one tip rod. The rod is in excellent original condition. All sections are full length and straight. All of the oxidized hardware is 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 & Fitch Co." Chestnut brown thread wraps with black