Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 7'9" The containment of the drag

The containment of the drag discs within the confined space of the hollow spindle allows significantly higher pressures to be applied to the discs than would otherwise have been possible with a drag located outside of the spindle

For sale here is a very early Orvis envelope

Ferrules are fiberglass and the fit is good

completed on June 14th

Diameter: 3 1/8" / Width: 1 1/2"

Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 7'9" The containment of the dragFor sale here is a beautiful Payne Model 204 bamboo rod 8'6 3 2 5 wt weighing 5 oz. Rod is in excellent+++ restored condition. Steve Blake performed the restoration. All sections are full length and dead straight. Includes original cloth bag with a few small holes in it and original aluminum tube. Steve did a marvelous restoration job on this rod.