Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 Marc Aroner A nice Hardy Bougle model

A nice Hardy Bougle model

Reel is in very good overall condition

In 1996 the rod was returned to Sam and the first owner's inscription was removed and signed by Sam and given a serial number

Black and brick red marbling on the side plates

Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 Marc Aroner A nice Hardy Bougle modelFor sale here is a Payne Model 204 bamboo rod 8'6" 3 2 for a 5 weight line, weighing 4. 60 oz. The rod is in excellent+ refinished condition. All sections are full length, straight, and repair free. The rod features handsomely tempered cane with cinnamon wraps and black tipping. Black, gold, and burgundy tipping at the winding check and male ferrules. However, the wraps lack a black band against the winding check as well as a black band on the ferrule