Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod - early Jim Payne 8'6" 3/2 #5 8'1" There is a bit of

There is a bit of wear on the spacer from a reel foot

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The rod remains in excellent+ condition appearing to have been used sparingly

The spar varnish finish is as good as the day it left my shop

Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod - early Jim Payne 8'6" 3/2 #5 8'1" There is a bit ofFor 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