Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/1 #5 6'10" The stamp on the seat

The stamp on the seat reads

this would be a great addition to the office

Ari was commissioned by Sage in the mid 80's to make a reel to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the company

The well thought out and clean features give the rod a very elegant

Now for the bad news: as you can see in the photo above

Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/1 #5 6'10" The stamp on the seatFor sale here is a Payne Model 204 bamboo rod 8'6 for a 5 weight line, weighing 5 1 8 oz. This is a one tip rod. The rod is in excellent original condition. All sections are full length and straight. All of the oxidized hardware is in superb cosmetic condition. Uplocking aluminum Payne reel seat hardware over an un marred spanish cedar insert. The reel seat includes the stamp "Made for Abercrombie & Fitch Co." Chestnut brown thread wraps with black