Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 6'4" The hard rubber fighting butt

The hard rubber fighting butt is free of any cracks or chips

Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat over a varnished butternut spacer with a nickel silver butt cap featuring the Leonard stamp

Powell bamboo rod

ring and pocket cap

The 9 foot Bonefish model is one of the most scarce rods in the entire Payne lineup

Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 6'4" The hard rubber fighting buttFor sale here is a Payne Model 204 bamboo rod 8'6 3 2 5wt weighing 4 1 2 oz. Rod is in very good original condition. All sections are full length. Bright uplocking reel seat over spanish cedar insert. Chestnut brown thread wraps with black trim with maroon edges at the hook keeper and male ferrules. The grip is slightly soiled and the varnish shows use marks no serious issues however. The mid section has a slight set. No repairs and none needed.