Payne 204 Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 3-Piece An early rod of mine

An early rod of mine from the late 80's or early 90's

and made two false casts before shooting the entire thing all the way to the backing

This is the pre-1932 8-pin frame with a probable manufacture date of the mid-to-late 1920's

designated as a reel for grilse or large sea trout

09" Tan colored rod bag with leather pull tab

Payne 204 Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 3-Piece An early rod of mineHere we have a magnificent Payne 204 8'6" 3 2 #5 fly rod with a smooth medium action. This is a gorgeous specimen: there is a tiny amount of brassing inside the guides and that is the only sign of use. All original from the tip tops down to the butt cap. Rare in this condition indeed. My estimation is that this rod dates to the mid to late 1930's. The tip tops are full length tapered tubes with perfect small hoops and a perfection die stamp (I wish