Payne Model 96 Bamboo Rod 6'6" 2/2 #3 2-piece It was an incredibly lightweight

It was an incredibly lightweight reel for its day and also included such innovative features as a circular agate line guard and a compensating check

The action is medium-fast

For sale here is a leather rod tube for up to a 8'6" two-piece rod

however the bag is original

just one of a limited run of 100 reels Hardy produced to celebrate the wedding of Prince William of Wales to Miss Catherine Middleton on April 29

Payne Model 96 Bamboo Rod 6'6" 2/2 #3 2-piece It was an incredibly lightweightFor sale here is a Payne Model 96 in excellent plus condition. 6 1 2 feet in length with two sections and two tips. The rod weighs 2. 55 oz. Oxidized cap and ring reel seat over spanish cedar. Light brown silks tipped yellow with additional purple tipping at winding check and male ferrules. We've seen these lighter brown silks on a few Payne rods but cannot be certain they are original and might be possible replacements. All sections are full length