Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod - early Jim Payne 8'6" 3/2 #5 8'1" The cork is slightly soiled

The cork is slightly soiled but otherwise in great condition

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Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod - early Jim Payne 8'6" 3/2 #5 8'1" The cork is slightly soiledFor 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