Payne Model 204 Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 12'6" Please note there is a

Please note there is a cosmetic dent in the tube 4" back from the brass collar (pictured at bottom)

The tips are 5/64 or

I believe the original agate tip-top guides were replaced by perfection guides circa 1915

Presented in a hinged aluminum case also in mint condition

There are some marks on the blank from fishing use

Payne Model 204 Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 12'6" Please note there is aAn excellent Payne model 204 fly rod, 8'6", 3 piece, 2 tips, built for a #5 (I think it would also carry a #6). The hang tag states 5 1 8 ounces but my scale has it at 5 ounces. Moderate, full flexing action. The screwlock nut bears the "Made for, Abercrombie and Fitch Co", indicating that the rod could have been made as late as the 1960's. The rod has been expertly refinished to the original condition. The wraps are brown with black edges and a band