Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 7'10" The ferrule plug also appears

The ferrule plug also appears to be made from the same material as the seat spacer

Thramer Signature Hollow Series Combo bamboo rod -- 8'6" 4/2 6-7wt and a 7'2" 3/2 5wt

Handsome leather tube stamped "Hardy Brothers

the butt cap features the Hardy stamp

The cigar grip is 6 1/8" in length with moderate and very light ridging in places

Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 7'10" The ferrule plug also appearsFor 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