Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 6' This reel is incredibly rare

This reel is incredibly rare

mortise cork reel seat

The handle on this reel (like the Abel walnut handles) is an upgrade from the typical handles and was made by Bill Archuleta

Doug Swisher and Carl Richards - "Selective Trout: A Dramatically New Scientific Approach to Trout Fishing on Eastern and Western Rivers"

and two tip sections of equal length

Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 6' This reel is incredibly rareFor 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.