For sale here is a beautiful Payne Model 204 bamboo rod -- 8 1/2 feet with three sections and two tips for a five weight line. Excellent and properly restored condition. All sections are full length and straight with no repairs. Chestnut wraps and black tipping. Black, gold, and burgundy tipping at the winding check and male ferrules. Red agate stripping guide. Oxidized hardware. bronzed ring hook keeper. Sculpted nickel silver checks. Original, classic cigar style grip, 5 1/2" in length. The grip is lightly soiled and very slightly ridged. Cap and ring reel seat with a walnut spacer. The ferrule fit is excellent. The rod weighs 4.60 oz. The action is on the medium side of medium fast. Includes original Payne bag with hang-tag and the original tube. Interestingly the original price of $70.00 is written at the top of the tag.