Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod - early Jim Payne 8'6" 3/2 #5 7'7" The Limestoner tapers are very

The Limestoner tapers are very popular 4 weight rods and this one is in near mint condition

but also to own simply one of the best salmon reels ever made

16 in each half

Striking red silks with black tips

These rods feel nothing like what you would imagine when you hear about a glass double-hander over 12’ long

Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod - early Jim Payne 8'6" 3/2 #5 7'7" The Limestoner tapers are veryFor sale here is a wonderful and rare Jim Payne rod from circa 1920 a model 204 that appears all original with full length sections. Its sister rod, "The Babe Ruth Rod" is on display at the American Museum of Fly Fishing in Vermont. A similar rod can also be found on page 57 of Marty Keane's book. The rod is in excellent condition with the only issue being some "alligatoring" of the varnish in places, certainly nothing I would be concerned about. The