Payne 204 Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 3-Piece designated as a reel for

designated as a reel for grilse or large sea trout

Everett Garrison

and tip-top

The rod action is a nice construction

near mint condition with the only sign of use being a small mark on the reel seat where a reel has been fitted lightly at some point

Payne 204 Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 3-Piece designated as a reel forHere 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