Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 11'6" As far as the question

As far as the question "Was the reel made in England versus Korea"

retaining the original hardware and wrapped with the correct silks

The use of PEI sideplates had already been experimented with in the Amber Trout reel and we were curious if the PEI was rigid and stable enough to be applied as sideplates in a larger salmon reel

Carbon fiber drag

when mortised with alternate sections of cedar form the basis of the handle and reel seat

Payne Model 204 Bamboo Rod 8'6" 3/2 #5 11'6" As far as the questionFor sale here is a beautiful Payne Model 204 bamboo rod 8'6 3 2 5 wt weighing 4 3 4 oz. Rod is in near mint original condition and also does not appear to have been fished much at all. All sections are full length and straight. All of the hardware is blued and in superb cosmetic condition. Blued cap and ring over a gorgeous and un marred spanish cedar insert. Chestnut brown thread wraps with black trim with maroon edges at the hook keeper and male