Payne Model 96 Bamboo Rod 6'6" 2/2 #3 2-piece The seat and butt cap

The seat and butt cap remain free of wear

Comes with zippered Hardy reel case

Excellent- fishable condition

Ideal for a four weight line and backing

just one of a limited run of 100 reels Hardy produced to celebrate the wedding of Prince William of Wales to Miss Catherine Middleton on April 29

Payne Model 96 Bamboo Rod 6'6" 2/2 #3 2-piece The seat and butt capFor sale here is a Payne Model 96 in excellent plus condition. 6 1 2 feet in length with two sections and two tips. The rod weighs 2. 55 oz. Oxidized cap and ring reel seat over spanish cedar. Light brown silks tipped yellow with additional purple tipping at winding check and male ferrules. We've seen these lighter brown silks on a few Payne rods but cannot be certain they are original and might be possible replacements. All sections are full length