Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 7'1" with original leather box marked

with original leather box marked "Saracione Deluxe" and "Made in U

this is often described as the Bogdan "Grilse" model

in terms of grain weight was approximately the equivalent of a #10 at the time - as always with spey rods

Aluminum down-locking reel seat with walnut spacer

Made during the Bob Summers' era at the PHY Rod Co

Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 7'1" with original leather box markedFor sale here is a Payne Model 204 bamboo rod 8'6" 3 2 for a 5 weight line, weighing 4. 60 oz. The rod is in excellent+ refinished condition. All sections are full length, straight, and repair free. The rod features handsomely tempered cane with cinnamon wraps and black tipping. Black, gold, and burgundy tipping at the winding check and male ferrules. However, the wraps lack a black band against the winding check as well as a black band on the ferrule