Payne Model 205 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5/6 2-Piece Serial #635

Serial #635

A wonderful all-around rod

Excellent original condition with the exception of two hairline cracks to the rim and a cracked agate line guide

The rod was featured in Jeff Hatton's book

Perfectly straight and ready to fish

Payne Model 205 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5/6 2-Piece Serial #635For sale here is a Payne Model 205 8'6" 3 2 for a 5 6 weight line. The rod is in excellent restored condition. All sections are full length without repair. there is a slight set in one of the tips. Classic browntone cane, traditional chestnut brown silks with black tipping. The ruby colored, agate stripping guide dates the rod to pre WWII. The magenta, gold and black tipping at the winding check, and male ferrules is original, skillfully saved in the