Payne 204 Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 7'11" both Native and commercial

both Native and commercial

Mechanically sound with a smooth click drag

3 up node pattern construction

and the mighty Tarpon has a 4 1/4" diameter with a 1 1/8" spool width

Wrapped in the plum colored silks which turn to garnet red when treated with varnish

Payne 204 Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 7'11" both Native and commercialA nice Payne 204, 8'6" 3 piece and 2 tip for a #5 line. Good original condition. Shows signs of light use, i. e., some brassing of oxidation and some bag imprint, but the varnish is not gummy. All sections are full length with tight fitting ferrules. Wrapped brown with black edges. Agate stripper. Spanish cedar slide band seat. Butt cap stamped "E. F. Payne" and on the reverse, "Sold by H&D Folsom Arms Co, E. F. Payne Rod Co New York, Makers".