Payne 206 Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #4/5 8'6" The pocket cap has no

The pocket cap has no stamping

The serial #840 is lettered 1 flat left and the keeper is 1 flat right

Used condition with some rim rash to the gold anodizing of the frame

Copy includes numerous black and white drawings by Pearce Bates

12' 3-piece

Payne 206 Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #4/5 8'6" The pocket cap has noA nice Payne 206 with all sections original and full length. Ferrules fit tight and clean. Varnish, although slightly soft, appears to be original. An unusual rod in this line weight and with the slide band seat. The hanging tag states "E7637, 9', 4 1 2 oz., No. 206". Walnut slide band seat has a small patch of varnish loss. Cap states "Payne, Reg. U. S. Pat. Off," The cap has about 60% original oxidation and the slide band about 10%. Grip exhibits