Payne Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #5 3-Piece Darryl really pulled out all

Darryl really pulled out all the stops on this one

A nice Maxwell Leonard 50DF -- an 8'

Also stamped "Hardy's Pat Perfect Reel" Half round leather case The paperwork with the reel states it was made on the 27th of Jan 1998 by I

Very collectable and tremendous value for the superb craftsmanship exhibited

Wrapped tan with black accents

Payne Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #5 3-Piece Darryl really pulled out allAn Early Jim Payne 9' 3pc, 2T #5 line for a medium slow action. Very dark flame cane with lighter nodes. All metal seat stamped near the grip "E. F. Payne Makers, Highland Mills, NY". Rolled and soldered ring. Pot bellie waist on ferrules. Agate stripper and tip tops. Blunt cigar grip 3 8" corks. Wrapped black with red edges. Redone many years ago. Guide at top of butt is smaller than any on the mid section. Mid section is wrapped on the reverse facet