Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #4/5

Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #4/5For sale here is a Payne Model 204 bamboo rod 8'6 3 2 4 5wt weighing 4 1 2 oz. Rod is in excellent+ restored condition. The restoration was performed by John Bradford. All sections are full length and straight. All of the hardware is blued and in superb cosmetic condition. Blued cap and ring over a gorgeous and un marred spanish cedar insert. Chestnut brown thread wraps with black trim with maroon edges at the hook keeper and male ferrules. The grip

Thramer Signature Hollow Series Combo bamboo rod -- 6'8" 4/2 3-4wt and a 5'8" 3/2 2-3wt

There were 103 of the 8014 model rods built and 31 known to exist today

Capacity is DT5 + 25yds

This is the little brother to the Classic M1 reel

Never face the regret of not having your vise again

Reel back up-screwed through frame for maximum security

A nice copy printed as part of the limited edition The Flyfisher's Classic Library

and this quad is a phenomenal example of Sam's legendary work and a must-have for any serious collector

Light gray cloth slip case

in the early part of the Tom Maxwell era manufacture date

with the nice full cork reelseat and two black anodized rings

It is possible the reel was purchased at the same time