Ed Payne Fly Rod 8'9" 3/2 #3/4 8'9" An excellent Leonard example and

An excellent Leonard example and a great small stream rod

This lovely tie would look fantastic paired with a carved salmon in the den or tying room

Payne-style nickel silver cork check

with the wraps done in light tan with brown accents at the keeper and ferrules

Ed Payne Fly Rod 8'9" 3/2 #3/4 8'9" An excellent Leonard example andAn 8'9" very early Ed Payne, 3 piece 2 tip built with a slow wet fly action for a #3 or #4 line. This rod was refinished by me in the early '80s. Done in chinese red with black edges and chinese red intermediates. Leonard catskill like signature wraps over light colored cane. An extra fine tapered grip. Rolled and soldered ring on the all metal seat. Stamped on the pocket cap "E. F. Payne Maker, Highland Mills N. Y." There are a lot of early Leonard