{"product_id":"downes-l-j-8-3-2-5-6wt-bamboo-rod-payne-201-taper","title":"Downes, L.J. - 8' 3\/2, 5-6wt Bamboo Rod (Payne 201 Taper)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale here is an 8' 3\/2, 5-6wt Payne 201 taper from the bench of Jim Downes. Excellent+ used condition, featuring wheat straw colored cane with 3x3 nodes, dark snake guides and fine agate stripping guide. Wraps are hunter green with black tipping. Blued ferrules fit perfectly (10\/64 \u0026amp; 15\/64). All sections are full length, and both tips have very faint casting sweeps. 6\" grip is smooth with a hint of soiling, and the rod is fitted with a blued cap \u0026amp; ring reel seat over spalted wood spacer. Weight is 4.2oz. Progressive, medium fast action. I prefer it with a DT5 but some may like it with a 6. A fine trout rod from Mr. Downes. Sold in the original bag and brass capped tube with maker's label affixed.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freestone Vintage Tackle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58171821654176,"sku":"FVT2351","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/3831\/8752\/files\/Downes_L.J.-8_3-2_5-6wtBambooRod_Payne201Taper_-FVT2351-1.jpg?v=1783917778","url":"https:\/\/www.freestonevintagetackle.com\/products\/downes-l-j-8-3-2-5-6wt-bamboo-rod-payne-201-taper","provider":"Freestone Vintage Tackle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}