Payne Model 208 Bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 #6 5 Weight Comes with Fin-Nor reel pouch

Comes with Fin-Nor reel pouch and paperwork

where he lived after leaving Leonard and where we fished together many times

Ritz-style grip with only minor signs of handling as mentioned above

Nickel silver cap and ring over a very nice butternut insert

Payne Model 208 Bamboo Rod 9' 3/2 #6 5 Weight Comes with Fin-Nor reel pouchFor sale here is a Payne Model 208 in near mint restored condition. The mid section is 2 3 4" short but all other sections are full length. The two tips have very slight fishing sets. The Model 208 started its life as a nine foot rod with a tag weight of 5 3 4 oz. and now weighs 5 5 8 oz due to the short mid section. If you ever wanted a nicely restored nine foot Payne rod, this is a great opportunity.