Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 6' Doug Swisher and Carl Richards

Doug Swisher and Carl Richards - "Selective Trout: A Dramatically New Scientific Approach to Trout Fishing on Eastern and Western Rivers"

This reel is incredibly rare

Serial #0122

and two tip sections of equal length

Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 6' Doug Swisher and Carl RichardsFor sale here is a Payne Model 204 bamboo rod 8'6 3 2 5wt weighing 4 1 2 oz. Rod is in very good original condition. All sections are full length. Bright uplocking reel seat over spanish cedar insert. Chestnut brown thread wraps with black trim with maroon edges at the hook keeper and male ferrules. The grip is slightly soiled and the varnish shows use marks no serious issues however. The mid section has a slight set. No repairs and none needed.