Payne Model 204L-H Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2

Payne Model 204L-H Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2For sale here is a Payne Model 204L H bamboo rod 8 1 2 feet with three sections and two tips. The rod is in excellent++ and masterfully restored condition. All sections are full length and straight. Jack Coyle gets credit for one of the best restoration jobs I've seen on a Payne rod. Moderately tempered cane with chestnut wraps and black tipping. Black, gold, and purple tipping at the winding check and male ferrules. Blued hardware throughout. Agate

Unique adjustable drag system with an external lever that allows transition from full stop to normal drag operation and then to free spool if desired

For sale here is an early rod from Paul H

Don't miss out on this terrific "Perfectionist" from Pennsylvania maker Art Weiler

written in Tom Maxwell's beautiful script

Original bag and brass top tube with Leonard data sticker

of which this is #6

Comes with a spare spool

For sale here is a very stunning Edwards Perfection Series bamboo rod made by Bill Abrams (Streamer) of Housatonic Rods -- 7'6" 3/2 for a 4-5 weight line

"Jenkins since 1960" label affixed to tube

Cigar grip

The reel seat hardware is cap and ring and is also polished

" There are a lot of early Leonard influences to be seen in this rod