Ed Payne Fly Rod 8'9" 3/2 #3/4 EF Payne Rod Company noted tier and co-author of

noted tier and co-author of the classic book Hair-Wing Atlantic Salmon Flies

Grey frost coated aluminum tube with a brass top

Comes in the standard Bogdan suede reel bag

Keeper ring 1 flat right

Ed Payne Fly Rod 8'9" 3/2 #3/4 EF Payne Rod Company noted tier and co-author ofAn 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