Payne Model 204 Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 2-Piece The cork fighting butt measures

The cork fighting butt measures 2" in length

The rod features the markings "HL/HS" which stands for high line - high speed

For sale here is a contemporary Hardy Palakona "The Marvel" 7'6" 4wt 3/2 bamboo rod

Comes in a suede drawstring leather bag

node pattern appears to be random

Payne Model 204 Bamboo Fly Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 2-Piece The cork fighting butt measuresA nice EF Payne model 204 fly rod, 8'6", 3 piece, 2 tip, built for a #5 or #6. Medium fast action. This is one of the best known of all Payne models and certainly one of the most versatile. 4. 5 ounces. The rod is full length and the grip is uncleaned but the rod has been re wrapped and varnished. Wrapped brown with black edges. Agate stripping guide and the top snake on the butt is a heavy wire high slant, different from the standard snakes of the